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Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

About

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir ward is situated in the northern part of Torfaen, bordering the city of Newport. The area encompasses the villages of Llanfrechfa and Ponthir, along with surrounding rural land and newer housing developments. It is primarily a residential ward with a mix of older properties and modern estates, set within a landscape that transitions from the urban fringe to open countryside. The ward is bisected by the A4042 road, providing a key transport link.

The area is known for the presence of Grange University Hospital, a major regional healthcare facility located on the outskirts of Cwmbran. Farmland and small woodlands characterise much of the ward's perimeter. The historic Llantarnam Grange and its associated parkland lie within its boundaries, offering green space. The community is served by local schools, shops, and public houses centred in the two main villages.

Area overview

On average Llanfrechfa and Ponthir has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir is £52,890 per year. Llanfrechfa and Ponthir is home to around 2,001 people, with a population density of about 364.3 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

164

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir Population

2,001

Population density

364.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

96.95(+164%)

Anti-social behaviour

26.99(+86%)

Public order

18.49(+107%)

Other theft

11.99(+138%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.99(+36%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

1,904

95.15%

Other White

Indian

0.65%

Irish

0.4%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.4%

Total population: 2,001

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

772

44.22%

Level 3 (A level)

276

15.81%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

228

13.06%

No qualifications

208

11.91%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

130

7.45%

Total 16+ residents: 1,746

Housing

Owns outright

494

56.52%

Owns with a mortgage

292

33.41%

Private landlord or letting agency

4.46%

Other social rented

2.75%

Social rents from council

1.72%

Total households: 874

Property prices in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £307,000 in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£412,500	£286,000	£298,000	£601,250	£646,250
Flats	1	£162,000	£162,000	£162,000	£162,000	£162,000
Semi-Detached	4	£328,000	£291,300	£316,500	£370,500	£470,100
Terraced	3	£190,000	£181,000	£185,000	£238,750	£277,750

10 years median price trend in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

All postcodes in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

NP181GW

Post Office Terrace

NP448TY

Caerleon Road

NP448UL

South Close

NP448UT

West Bank

NP181PJ

Twyn Cottages

NP181HD

Lamb Lane

NP448UB

Bryn Rhedyn

NP181GP

Moyle Grove

NP181HN

Candwr Park

NP181HG

Badgers Meadow

NP181HR

Candwr Road

NP181PH

Candwr Road

NP181GR

Station Villas

NP181HL

Candwr Park

NP181PG

Candwr Road

NP181GA

School Close

NP448TT

Selby Close

NP448DQ

Caerleon Road

NP448YN

Mitchell Close

NP448UJ

High Close

NP181PA

Candwr Road

NP448UU

Newbarn Path

NP181GN

Hafod Road

NP181GF

Caerleon Road

NP448US

Bath Green

NP181GX

Caerleon Road

NP181PL

Stokes Drive

NP181GH

Hafod Road

NP181GU

Station Road

NP448DG

Tram Lane

NP448AF

Tram Lane

NP448UG

Crown Rise

NP181GJ

Hafod Road

NP448UH

Crown Rise

NP448UQ

Crown Rise

NP181GS

Oaklands

NP448UW

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

NP181GD

Caerleon Road

NP442DF

Croesyceiliog By-Pass

NP448AE

Tram Lane

NP448UF

Crown Road

NP448TS

Twm Barlwm View

NP181QW

Gilwern Farm Close

NP448TZ

Caerleon Road

NP181PY

Hafod Mews

NP181TN

Barnfield

NP181GE

Hafod Gardens

NP181GQ

Station Road

NP181HB

Lamb Lane

NP448UA

Edge Hill

NP181PB

Stokes Drive

NP181PN

Caerleon Road

NP181PZ

Llwyn On

NP448UR

Wood Close

NP448AD

Church Road

NP448UE

Crown Road

NP181GG

The Orchard

NP181GY

Brechfa Close

NP181GT

Longbridge Estate

NP181HE

Caerleon Road

NP448TU

Caerleon Road

NP181HA

Lamb Lane

NP448UD

Highfield Close

NP181GZ

Caerleon Road

NP448UN

Whitehall Lane

NP448UP

Crown Road

NP181RY

Stokes Court

NP181GL

Hafod Close

NP448TX

Mitchell Close

NP181PP

Caerleon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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