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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

NP441NP

St Annes Close

NP441RG

Tynewydd South Close

NP442YP

Station Road

NP441NA

Porthmawr Road

NP441NH

Wayfield Crescent

NP441QL

St Woolos Green

NP441AP

Five Locks Road

NP441QN

Isca Close

NP441SA

Moseley Terrace

NP441BJ

Meadowbrook Avenue

NP441DJ

Stryd Camlas

NP441LZ

Porthmawr Road

NP441LU

Harwood Houses

NP441PY

Pontnewydd Walk

NP441AQ

Ty Box Cottages

NP441DT

Stanley Place

NP441DW

Chapel Street

NP441EA

Russell Street

NP441RJ

Tynewydd Avenue

NP441AW

Mount Pleasant Road

NP441BG

Maesgwyn

NP441BL

Highland Grove

NP441DX

Station Terrace

NP441LP

Trinity Road

NP441XE

Avondale Business Park

NP441ED

Richmond Place

NP441RW

Grove Park

NP441SG

Brook Street

NP441EF

New Street

NP441QQ

Turberville Road

NP441RU

Parc Avenue

NP441AF

Commercial Street

NP441PH

Cromwell Place

NP441RA

Lowlands Road

NP441RZ

Clark Avenue

NP441UD

Avondale Road

NP441RL

Grove Park Avenue

NP441BU

Lowlands Crescent

NP441QA

Pontnewydd Walk

NP441TT

Avondale Road

NP441AN

Mount Pleasant Road

NP441DZ

Commercial Street

NP441GH

Clos Capel Llwyd

NP441LH

Ty-Newydd Court

NP441XY

Avondale Road

NP441BQ

Maesgwyn

NP441RD

Penllyn Avenue

NP441UB

Avondale Road

NP441AD

Mount Pleasant Road

NP441FQ

Wrens Nest Close

NP441LT

Nightingale Houses

NP441NN

Plas Islwyn

NP441QX

Somerset Industrial Estate

NP441YA

Heol Yr Orsaf

NP441AE

Commercial Street

NP441QZ

Tynewydd Farm Close

NP441UE

Heol Yr Glyn

NP441BS

Lowlands Crescent

NP441NE

Conway Close

NP441BN

Glenside

NP441FB

Lon Ffion

NP441FH

Clos Glas Y Dorlan

NP441RN

Grove Park

NP441EW

Parklands Close

NP441NU

Ty Mynydd

NP441UF

Caldicot Way

NP441EJ

Richmond Close

NP441RF

Lowlands Road

NP441RR

Charles Street

NP441SE

Penyparc

NP441TA

Avondale Drive

NP442JU

Station Farm

NP441EP

Cae Yr Ebol

NP441QP

Plas Craig

NP441LJ

Ty-Newydd Court

NP441NF

Grange Lane

NP441QB

Llandaff Green

NP441GN

Clos Capel Llwyd

NP441TX

Pontnewydd

Data Sources

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