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Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

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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 average crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir Population
2,001
Population density
364.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.97(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.49(+42%)
Public order
11.99(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
8(+9%)
Other theft
7.5(+64%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,904
95.15%
Other White
20
1%
Indian
13
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
0.4%
Total population: 2,001

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns outright
494
56.52%
Owns with a mortgage
292
33.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
4.46%
Other social rented
24
2.75%
Social rents from council
15
1.72%
Total households: 874

Property prices in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £490K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£405,000£305
Semi-Detached3£220,000£282
Terraced2£203,750£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£166,000
2017£265,000£170,500£186,238
2018£290,000£231,500£145,000
2019£292,500£198,000£171,500
2020£390,000£230,000£159,950
2021£485,000£240,000£165,000
2022£395,000£227,000£208,250
2023£394,975£300,000£192,500
2024£447,500£285,000£195,000
2025£405,000£327,000£220,000
2026£315,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£194
2017£220£188£201
2018£218£216£118
2019£250£202£185
2020£276£211£248
2021£267£242£207
2022£277£220£224
2023£328£220£194
2024£323£246£245
2025£305£309£259
2026£296£295
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanfrechfa and Ponthir in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

Is Llanfrechfa and Ponthir safe?

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir?

The median sale price in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir is £355,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Llanfrechfa and Ponthir?

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir sits around rank 1,711 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir?

The average household income in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir is around £52,890 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Llanfrechfa and Ponthir?

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir is represented by 1 elected councillor: Karl Gauden (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

NP181HE

Caerleon Road

NP448TY

Caerleon Road

NP448DG

Tram Lane

NP181PG

Candwr Road

NP181GZ

Caerleon Road

NP448UJ

High Close

NP448UA

Edge Hill

NP448AF

Tram Lane

NP448TU

Caerleon Road

NP181TN

Barnfield

NP181GW

Post Office Terrace

NP181HG

Badgers Meadow

NP448UQ

Crown Rise

NP181GP

Moyle Grove

NP448TT

Selby Close

NP181GU

Station Road

NP181PL

Stokes Drive

NP448AE

Tram Lane

NP448TS

Twm Barlwm View

NP448UW

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

NP181GD

Caerleon Road

NP448UT

West Bank

NP181GJ

Hafod Road

NP181GN

Hafod Road

NP181HD

Lamb Lane

NP181PH

Candwr Road

NP181PN

Caerleon Road

NP181RY

Stokes Court

NP181GA

School Close

NP448UU

Newbarn Path

NP448UF

Crown Road

NP448UG

Crown Rise

NP181GT

Longbridge Estate

NP448YN

Mitchell Close

NP181GR

Station Villas

NP448UE

Crown Road

NP448UH

Crown Rise

NP181GS

Oaklands

NP181HN

Candwr Park

NP181GH

Hafod Road

NP181HB

Lamb Lane

NP448UB

Bryn Rhedyn

NP181PZ

Llwyn On

NP448TZ

Caerleon Road

NP448UD

Highfield Close

NP448US

Bath Green

NP181GL

Hafod Close

NP181PB

Stokes Drive

NP448AD

Church Road

NP448UR

Wood Close

NP448DQ

Caerleon Road

NP181HA

Lamb Lane

NP181QW

Gilwern Farm Close

NP181HL

Candwr Park

NP181GQ

Station Road

NP181GE

Hafod Gardens

NP181GF

Caerleon Road

NP448TX

Mitchell Close

NP181PA

Candwr Road

NP448UL

South Close

NP442DF

Croesyceiliog By-Pass

NP181HR

Candwr Road

NP448UP

Crown Road

NP181PJ

Twyn Cottages

NP181PY

Hafod Mews

NP181PP

Caerleon Road

NP181GX

Caerleon Road

NP448UN

Whitehall Lane

NP181GY

Brechfa Close

NP181GG

The Orchard

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.