C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilTorfaen
Crime Rate
Above Average for a Welsh suburb
15% above the national average.
Interactive liveability map of Upper Cwmbran 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. Upper Cwmbran boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Thornhill

suburb

C+

0.9 km away

West Pontnewydd

suburb

C+

0.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Pontypool and New Inn
Train

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

Upper Cwmbran House Prices

The average house price in Upper Cwmbran is £186,538, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Upper Cwmbran house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£186,538

Detached house prices

£334,248

Flats and maisonettes prices

£112,000

Semi-detached house prices

£190,192

Terraced house prices

£162,154

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upper Cwmbran a nice place to live?

Upper Cwmbran is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.

How safe is Upper Cwmbran?

Upper Cwmbran has an above average crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 86 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 15% above the national average, and about average for Torfaen.

What are the demographics of Upper Cwmbran?

The majority of residents in Upper Cwmbran identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is No religion (56%).