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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
N/A
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
23.96(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.38(+34%)
Public order
8.55(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.31(-14%)
Other theft
5.61(+22%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,123 up to £530,000.

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
Detached22£327,500
Flats5£116,000
Semi-Detached19£240,000
Terraced35£165,000

10 years median price trend in Pontnewydd

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

All postcodes in Pontnewydd

NP441NS

Tynewydd Road

NP441PG

William Street

NP441EB

Brookland Terrace

NP441DJ

Stryd Camlas

NP441LL

Paddock Close

NP441AL

Godfrey Road

NP441DL

Chapel Street

NP441AT

Church Road

NP441XE

Avondale Business Park

NP441UF

Caldicot Way

NP441QZ

Tynewydd Farm Close

NP441SF

Penyparc

NP441NP

St Annes Close

NP441NG

Hanbury Close

NP441NU

Ty Mynydd

NP441RX

Grove Place

NP441UE

Heol Yr Glyn

NP441BL

Highland Grove

NP441YA

Heol Yr Orsaf

NP441AE

Commercial Street

NP441RE

Lowlands Road

NP441QB

Llandaff Green

NP441RQ

Tynewydd Green

NP441ER

Parklawn Close

NP441LY

Porthmawr Road

NP441BN

Glenside

NP441NQ

Long Hollow

NP441LZ

Porthmawr Road

NP441UB

Avondale Road

NP441ND

Plas Trosnant

NP441EL

Penyparc

NP441SA

Moseley Terrace

NP441RN

Grove Park

NP441NN

Plas Islwyn

NP441FE

Lle Eirlys

NP441SB

Pontrhydyrun Road

NP441TX

Pontnewydd

NP441LH

Ty-Newydd Court

NP441UA

Avondale Crescent

NP441BE

Five Locks Road

NP441BG

Maesgwyn

NP441RA

Lowlands Road

NP441FB

Lon Ffion

NP441BW

Crown Close

NP441RB

Park View

NP441EA

Russell Street

NP441DU

Harold Street

NP441DY

Commercial Street

NP441NW

Mead Lane

NP441DW

Chapel Street

NP441NZ

Station Road

NP441AQ

Ty Box Cottages

NP441EW

Parklands Close

NP441FG

Cwrt Carver

NP441DR

Laybourne Close

NP441EH

Richmond Street

NP441QH

Plas Twyn

NP441EP

Cae Yr Ebol

NP441EE

New Street

NP441FF

Lon Afon Llwyd

NP441NL

Cromwell Place

NP441UG

Heol Yr Orsaf

NP441FJ

Rhodfar Hebog

NP441BQ

Maesgwyn

NP441RR

Charles Street

NP441TZ

Avondale Close

NP441QD

Orchard Lane

NP441BT

Five Locks Road

NP441QA

Pontnewydd Walk

NP441EF

New Street

NP441TY

Blaenwern

NP441LQ

Trinity Road

NP441BP

Beech Close

NP441EJ

Richmond Close

NP441FA

Cilgant Ceinwen

NP441AG

Ty Box Close

NP441BA

Gilwern Place

NP441RH

Tynewydd North Close

NP441DP

Pant Yr Eos

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.