Ambrose Way

Torfaen, Torfaen - Torfaen, Wales

Residential 🏘 Mixed character 🚌 Well-connected Risk: Low 🚀 Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £160,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

🔑
Best fit: First-time Buyers Good

Good entry point at £160,000, but environment (35) is below average.

👪 Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — 100% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Below Average

Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £160,000, but environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

56
Liveability Score
Top 3% in Torfaen Top 14% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources, 3 transactions

How Life Works Here

Ambrose Way is located in Torfaen, near Pontypool / Pont-y-pŵl, Torfaen - Torfaen. Crime levels are below the local average (74 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Recreation Ground) is 163m away. The median property price is £160,000, with exceptional growth of 100% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and property investors. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£160,000
Median Price
3
Transactions (2019–2025)
+100.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling

⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Transport Links

Recreation Ground bus_stop 163m
Pine Tree Road bus_stop 205m
Ruth Road bus_stop 280m
Infants School bus_stop 280m
Pontypool & New Inn Rail Station rail_station 556m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.