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About

The New Inn area is situated within the Torfaen county borough in South Wales. It functions primarily as a residential district, characterised by a mix of housing estates and local amenities that serve the community. The area is positioned near the larger town of Pontypool, with the A4042 road providing a key transport link through the locality. Its landscape includes typical urban greenery and is set within the wider geographical context of the South Wales Valleys.

A notable local landmark is the historic New Inn public house, from which the area derives its name. The settlement is served by New Inn railway station on the Welsh Marches Line, connecting it to Hereford and Newport. Development in the area has been shaped by its proximity to former industrial centres, with modern infrastructure integrating into the surrounding valleys. Community facilities include schools and shopping precincts catering to daily needs.

Area overview

On average New Inn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Inn is £49,985 per year. New Inn is home to around 5,895 people, with a population density of about 515.1 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

New Inn Population

5,895

Population density

515.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

28.33(-23%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.96(-52%)

Public order

6.96(-22%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.41(-45%)

Other theft

3.56(-29%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

5,696

96.61%

Other White

0.83%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.39%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.34%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.31%

Total population: 5,896

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,658

33.06%

No qualifications

841

16.77%

Level 3 (A level)

795

15.85%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

743

14.82%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

485

9.67%

Total 16+ residents: 5,015

Housing

Owns outright

1,305

48.51%

Owns with a mortgage

810

30.11%

Other social rented

254

9.44%

Private landlord or letting agency

175

6.51%

Social rents from council

3.42%

Total households: 2,690

Property prices in New Inn

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 in New Inn area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £567,500.

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 New Inn over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£292,750	£220,250	£286,250	£372,500	£453,750
Flats	2	£117,500	£110,750	£113,750	£121,250	£124,250
Semi-Detached	27	£215,000	£181,500	£200,000	£250,000	£335,600
Terraced	7	£230,000	£146,500	£152,500	£267,500	£305,000

10 years median price trend in New Inn

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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