NP44 (Cwmbran) in Wales shows moderate price appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.1%, whilst rental growth has significantly outpaced this at 6.5% over the same period. The district scores 54.4 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally, and exhibits early-stage gentrification characteristics. Population growth remains subdued at 0.7% over five years, suggesting limited demographic expansion. The rental-to-price growth divergence indicates potential opportunity for buy-to-let investors, though the modest overall price trajectory and slow population expansion warrant consideration alongside local economic factors and individual investment circumstances.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
- 4671 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Cwmbran · June 2026
55 planning applications submitted in NP44 over the last six months, 7 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Proposed two storey side extension and demolition of garageApr 2026 · pending
- Proposed Demolition of a Former Ambulance Hall and the Creation of Two New DwellingsFeb 2026 · withdrawn
- Change of use from Bank (A2 Financial and Professional Services) to Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis)Jun 2026 · pending
Cwmbran (NP44) common questions
Is Cwmbran up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Cwmbran (NP44) as Early. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 26% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Cwmbran safe?
Cwmbran has a safety score of 90/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Cwmbran?
The average property price in Cwmbran (NP44) is £296k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Cwmbran?
The median monthly rent in Cwmbran (NP44) is £986 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cwmbran?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Pontypool (NP4), Newport (NP20), Newport (NP18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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