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Property investment stats for Cwmbrân, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Cwmbrân.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Cwmbrân offers a balanced property market with a mix of affordability and steady growth. The area has seen capital values change by 4.9% over the past year and 8.2% over three years, suggesting reliable if unspectacular momentum. With a median price per square foot of £219 per sq ft, entry costs remain accessible for many investors, particularly when paired with a price-to-income ratio of 4.4. Rental yields are respectable at 5.5%, and the top-performing postcode district posts a yield of 5.4%.

Liquidity is reasonable, as homes spend an average of 52 days on the market and annual sales sit at 456. The market does see some negotiation, with a median discount of £2,000 (the typical achieved discount).

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Key investment stats for Cwmbrân

Median price per sq ft

£219 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.5%

Capital growth (1y)

4.9%

Sales in past year

456

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Cwmbrân

Live prices in Cwmbrân, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£230,000

25% of properties below...

£180,000

75% of properties below...

£340,000

Most expensive property

£800,000

Live listings

177

Median days on market

52

Should you invest in Cwmbrân?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields in Cwmbrân are healthy, with a current average of 5.5% and the top-performing district offering 5.4%.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 4.4 points to strong affordability compared to many other regions.
  • Capital values have changed by 4.9% over the past year and 8.2% over three years, indicating a market that rewards patience.

Risks

  • The market is dominated by social rented housing, in the 89th percentile, which may limit demand in the private rented sector.
  • The professional and manager population sits in the 14th percentile, suggesting limited demand from higher-income tenants or buyers.
  • Private rented housing is in the 12th percentile, so the pool of prospective renters may be smaller than in more rental-driven markets.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Cwmbrân is likely to remain a stable but unspectacular market. The area’s strong affordability, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.4, and moderate rent-to-income ratio of 24.3%, should support ongoing demand among families and first-time buyers.

Rental yields are likely to stay attractive given the current figure of 5.5%, but significant short-term price surges are unlikely. Liquidity should remain decent, as indicated by properties spending about 52 days on the market. Investors can expect a steady, predictable environment rather than rapid growth or volatility.

Live properties in Cwmbrân

Investment properties in Cwmbrân, Wales

3 bedroom terraced house for sale
22% below median price

£165,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Byron Place, St. Dials, Cwmbran

Properties needing refurbishment in Cwmbrân, Wales
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
21% below median price

£165,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Barnets, Cwmbran, NP44

Priced to sell properties in Cwmbrân, Wales
Priced to Sell
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 176 days

£155,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Monnow Court, Thornhill, NP44

Slow to sell properties in Cwmbrân, Wales
Slow to Sell
Property for sale

£180,000 - Guide Price

Property for sale

Land Adjacent to Calibration House,...

Properties with planning granted in Cwmbrân, Wales
Planning Granted
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
27% below median price

£210,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Shakespeare Road, Cwmbran, NP44

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Cwmbrân, Wales
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
21% below median price

£140,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Keats Close, Cwmbran

Auction properties in Cwmbrân, Wales
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,250 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.3%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.3%

Best places to invest in Cwmbrân

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1NP445.4%2.5%£227 / sq ft

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Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.