Find postcode

Panteg

Interactive map displaying Panteg

About

Panteg ward lies in the southeastern part of the county borough of Torfaen, bordering the city of Newport. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from traditional terraced homes to modern estates. It is served by local schools, shops, and community facilities, providing for daily needs within the neighbourhood. The ward contains several distinct communities, including Griffithstown and Sebastopol, each with their own local character and history tied to the region's industrial past.

The landscape is shaped by the Afon Llwyd river, which flows through the area towards the Usk. A notable local landmark is the historic Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway, a heritage steam line that runs through the northern part of the ward, offering a direct link to the area's industrial heritage. Green spaces like Pontypool Park are accessible nearby, while the surrounding hills provide a backdrop to the settled valleys.

Area overview

On average Panteg has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Panteg is £45,351 per year. Panteg is home to around 7,479 people, with a population density of about 2,318.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Panteg Population
7,479
Population density
2,318.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.72(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-18%)
Public order
7.49(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-25%)
Shoplifting
3.88(-40%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,213
96.42%
Other White
70
0.94%
Other Asian
36
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.41%
Irish
24
0.32%
Total population: 7,481

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,843
29.74%
No qualifications
1,130
18.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,129
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,003
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
569
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,266
38.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,145
35.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
331
10.17%
Other social rented
275
8.45%
Social rents from council
159
4.88%
Total households: 3,256

Property prices in Panteg

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £244K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £220 per square foot) in Panteg area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £401,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Panteg over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£362,500£272
Semi-Detached25£205,000£248
Terraced38£172,000£194
Flats2£132,750£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Panteg

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Panteg.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,000£84,000£136,500£102,500
2017£235,000£72,000£147,000£108,000
2018£263,000£71,500£158,000£120,000
2019£260,000£59,250£161,500£118,000
2020£274,950£70,900£185,000£130,000
2021£297,000£90,500£190,000£140,000
2022£325,000£75,000£207,000£160,500
2023£315,000£99,950£195,000£162,000
2024£313,000£110,000£213,750£170,000
2025£350,000£140,000£205,000£167,000
2026£350,000£125,500£223,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Panteg.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Panteg.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£125£143£111
2017£180£119£156£121
2018£193£115£172£135
2019£210£100£182£138
2020£228£120£189£147
2021£236£141£194£161
2022£274£184£216£182
2023£263£121£214£188
2024£252£162£234£190
2025£270£317£238£183
2026£304£201£224£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Panteg.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Panteg in the last year.

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.