C+
Liveable Score

Passable area

£215kAverage sold price
20%abovenational crime average
B+

Outdoor spaces

B+

Amenities

C+

Transport

C

Schools

Demographics
Young familiesHigh 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.
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C+
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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

Transport Links

Schools

Outstanding0 schools
Good0 schools
Requires Improvement0 schools
Greenmeadow Primary School
Henllys C.I.W. Primary School
Blenheim Road Community Primary School
Pontnewydd 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

Detached house prices

£312,726

Flats and maisonettes prices

£78,500

Semi-detached house prices

£210,800

Terraced house prices

£169,000

Sold prices

Recent sales in Fairwater

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What sold, and for how much?

  • Under £250k
  • £250k–£350k
  • £350k–£450k
  • £450k–£600k
  • £600k–£800k
  • Over £800k

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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%).