C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

C+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilTorfaen
Crime Rate
Above Average for a Welsh suburb
20% above the national average.
Demographics
👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Fairwater showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Fairwater boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
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Nearby Places

Ty Canol

suburb

B

0.6 km away

Coed Eva

suburb

C+

0.7 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Ample
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Ample
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Limited
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Limited
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Adequate
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Ample
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Adequate

Transport Links

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Blenheim Road Community Primary School
Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran
Woodlands Community Primary School
Greenmeadow Primary School
Henllys C.I.W. Primary School

Fairwater House Prices

The average house price in Fairwater is £215,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Fairwater house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Fairwater graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£215,000

Detached house prices

£312,726

Flats and maisonettes prices

£78,500

Semi-detached house prices

£210,800

Terraced house prices

£169,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairwater a nice place to live?

Fairwater is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Fairwater?

Fairwater has an above average crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 90 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 20% above the national average, and about average for Torfaen.

What are the demographics of Fairwater?

The majority of residents in Fairwater identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is No religion (53%).