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Area guide · Torfaen

Living in Cwmbrân

A snapshot of life in Cwmbrân, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Cwmbrân is a town in Torfaen, Wales with a population of 46,845. The average house price is £226,772 and the overall crime rate is 101.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cwmbrân ranks

Affordability
#78 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#122 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

46,845

Avg House Price

£226,772

Crime Rate

101.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

424 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,437

Median Age

46.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cwmbrân's detached homes (£352,502) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£113,173).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cwmbrân prices have risen 43% over the last 9 years (£158,530 → £226,772).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£352,502	£345,000	131
Semi-Detached	£229,520	£227,500	127
Terraced	£175,804	£171,000	251
Flat	£113,173	£116,000	39

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cwmbrân is 101.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cwmbrân: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Cwmbrân averages 424 Mbps — 324% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cwmbrân homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	65.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,248

Demographics & Economy

Population	46,845
Median Age	46.5
Median Household Income	£31,437
Employment Rate	54.4%
Owner Occupied	68.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cwmbrân?

The average house price in Cwmbrân is £226,772 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cwmbrân?

The most affordable entry point in Cwmbrân is a flat, with an average price of £113,173.

Is Cwmbrân a safe place to live?

Cwmbrân has a recorded crime rate of 101.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Cwmbrân?

Average broadband download speeds in Cwmbrân are around 424 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.9% of premises.

How big is Cwmbrân?

Cwmbrân is a settlement in Torfaen with a population of approximately 46,845.

Most compared with

How does Cwmbrân stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Cwmbrân

House price: £177,121 · £226,772
Crime rate: 85 · 101.8
Distance: 8.6 mi

Abercarn

Cwmbrân

House price: £166,339 · £226,772
Crime rate: 84.7 · 101.8
Distance: 4.3 mi

Abercynon

Cwmbrân

House price: £161,702 · £226,772
Crime rate: N/A · 101.8
Distance: 12.9 mi

Abergavenny

Cwmbrân

House price: £356,309 · £226,772
Crime rate: 64.2 · 101.8
Distance: 12.0 mi

Abersychan

Cwmbrân

House price: £161,481 · £226,772
Crime rate: 101.9 · 101.8
Distance: 5.6 mi

Abertillery

Cwmbrân

House price: £131,204 · £226,772
Crime rate: 156.6 · 101.8
Distance: 7.1 mi

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