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Pontnewydd

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About

Pontnewydd is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the Torfaen county borough. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of property types built throughout the 20th century. It lies along the western bank of the Afon Llwyd river, with the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal running parallel through the community. The local geography is defined by the surrounding valley slopes, which contain the settlement.

The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Upper Race, located on higher ground to the west. Community life centres on local schools, shops along Commercial Street, and several public parks and recreational grounds. The area's industrial heritage is subtly reflected in place names, with the 'Newydd' in Pontnewydd referencing the historical 'new bridge' built to serve nearby ironworks and collieries that once operated in the valley.

Area overview

On average Pontnewydd has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontnewydd is £42,262 per year. Pontnewydd is home to around 7,136 people, with a population density of about 2,974.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontnewydd Population
7,136
Population density
2,974.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.78(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.8(+71%)
Public order
13.03(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.25(+14%)
Other theft
7.85(+56%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,792
95.21%
Other White
86
1.21%
Other Asian
51
0.71%
Bangladeshi
48
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
32
0.45%
Total population: 7,134

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,507
25.91%
No qualifications
1,341
23.06%
Level 3 (A level)
984
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
919
15.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,816

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
971
30.87%
Owns outright
851
27.06%
Other social rented
607
19.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
10.49%
Social rents from council
284
9.03%
Total households: 3,145

Property prices in Pontnewydd

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontnewydd in the 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 Pontnewydd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£330,000
Flats5£116,000
Semi-Detached17£250,000
Terraced32£159,500

10 years median price trend in Pontnewydd

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontnewydd.

All postcodes in Pontnewydd

NP441AA

Commercial Street

NP441NZ

Station Road

NP441LL

Paddock Close

NP441NQ

Long Hollow

NP441PZ

Pontnewydd Walk

NP441DS

Padarn Place

NP441NG

Hanbury Close

NP441RP

Grove Park

NP441RQ

Tynewydd Green

NP441ND

Plas Trosnant

NP441BT

Five Locks Road

NP441FD

Lon Gwenant

NP442JW

Station Farm

NP441FF

Lon Afon Llwyd

NP441NJ

Wayfield Crescent

NP441NS

Tynewydd Road

NP443LN

Forgeside

NP441BE

Five Locks Road

NP441EE

New Street

NP441FN

Rhodfa'R Eos

NP441RT

Parc Avenue

NP441TZ

Avondale Close

NP441AU

Govilon Place

NP441FL

Maes Y Nico

NP441RE

Lowlands Road

NP441LQ

Trinity Road

NP441RB

Park View

NP441TY

Blaenwern

NP441LN

Ty Box Road

NP441LR

Churchwood Road

NP441NB

Porthmawr Road

NP441DD

Five Locks Close

NP441DL

Chapel Street

NP441RY

Clark Avenue

NP441AT

Church Road

NP441EB

Brookland Terrace

NP441RH

Tynewydd North Close

NP441FJ

Rhodfar Hebog

NP441DH

Ffordd Tir Brychiad

NP441QD

Orchard Lane

NP441RX

Grove Place

NP441TB

Avondale Drive

NP441DB

Five Locks Close

NP441QF

Trussel Road

NP441QJ

Plas Ebbw

NP441SF

Penyparc

NP441UU

Blaen Bran Close

NP441DG

Ffordd Bevan

NP441FA

Cilgant Ceinwen

NP441BX

Cwrt Carver

NP441FE

Lle Eirlys

NP441NW

Mead Lane

NP441UA

Avondale Crescent

NP441EH

Richmond Street

NP441LW

Ty Box Road

NP441SB

Pontrhydyrun Road

NP443EW

Woodside Road

NP441AR

Mount Pleasant Close

NP441ER

Parklawn Close

NP441PG

William Street

NP441QH

Plas Twyn

NP441AX

Maindee Terrace

NP441NL

Cromwell Place

NP441PF

Caradoc Road

NP441RS

Fields Avenue

NP441UH

Clos Dewi Sant

NP441AG

Ty Box Close

NP441BA

Gilwern Place

NP441EG

Richmond Road

NP441AS

Parfitt Terrace

NP441NY

Station Road

NP441BP

Beech Close

NP441BW

Crown Close

NP441GJ

Clos Capel Llwyd

NP441LY

Porthmawr Road

NP441NT

Ty Mynydd

NP441SD

Pontrhydyrun Road

NP441DQ

Richmond Road

NP441DP

Pant Yr Eos

NP441EQ

Richmond Road

NP441FG

Cwrt Carver

NP441LG

Trinity Road

NP441AL

Godfrey Road

NP441DE

Chapel Lane

NP441DR

Laybourne Close

NP441EN

New Street

NP441UG

Heol Yr Orsaf

NP441DU

Harold Street

NP443NR

Ger-Yr-Efail

NP441DN

Chapel Street

NP441QW

Farm Lane

NP441LB

Maendy Way

NP441EL

Penyparc

NP441QG

Turberville Road

NP441TS

Avondale Way

NP441XH

Pontnewydd

NP441DY

Commercial Street

NP441LS

Hillside Court

NP441QE

Trussel Road

NP441BY

Greenfield Close

Data Sources

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