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Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

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About

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood is a residential ward situated north of Pontypool in the Torfaen county borough. The area is characterised by hillside terraced housing and newer estates, with the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal running through its northern edge. Local amenities are centred along Commercial Street, serving the community's daily needs. The landscape is defined by its position on the eastern slopes of the Afon Lwyd valley, providing views across the surrounding area.

A notable local landmark is the Grade II listed Pontnewynydd Inn, a historic public house that has been a community fixture for generations. The ward is primarily residential, with pockets of green space and access to the canal towpath for walking. It functions as a settled community with strong local ties, historically connected to the broader industrial heritage of the Torfaen valleys while maintaining its own distinct neighbourhood identity.

Area overview

On average Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood is £40,008 per year. Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood is home to around 3,789 people, with a population density of about 782.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood Population
3,789
Population density
782 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.8(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.38(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.61(+58%)
Public order
10.56(+28%)
Vehicle crime
5.01(+75%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,620
95.54%
Other White
59
1.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.48%
Irish
18
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.32%
Total population: 3,789

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
783
25.15%
No qualifications
670
21.52%
Level 3 (A level)
566
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
522
16.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
305
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 3,113

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
581
33.74%
Owns with a mortgage
467
27.12%
Other social rented
286
16.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
226
13.12%
Social rents from council
117
6.79%
Total households: 1,722

Property prices in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £152,750 in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood 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 Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£405,000
Flats1£80,000
Semi-Detached2£228,500
Terraced31£150,500

10 years median price trend in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood.

All postcodes in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP47TP

Pentwyn Lane

NP46PN

Baileys Terrace

NP46QX

Waunddu

NP46PB

Estate Road

NP48NP

George Street

NP46NF

George Street

NP40YJ

Estate Road

NP46RW

Prospect Place

NP46PH

Hanbury Road

NP48NY

George Street

NP48PB

George Street

NP48LY

Machine Meadow

NP47TJ

Pentwyn Lane

NP48ND

George Street

NP46NE

Merchants Hill

NP46PQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46RL

Grove Close

NP46PJ

Forge Row

NP46SA

Zion Hill

NP47TA

Pentwyn Road

NP47TS

Pentwyn Lane

NP44EQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46TZ

Snatchwood View

NP46QP

Buller Street

NP47BA

Abersychan Industrial Estate

NP46PR

Oakdale Place

NP44DW

Estate Road

NP47BS

Snatchwood Road

NP46SN

Grove Terrace

NP46RN

Slate Houses

NP46QH

Plasycoed Road

NP47BP

Snatchwood Terrace

NP46SH

Rochdale Terrace

NP48LU

Torfaen Terrace

NP46PX

Wellwood Cottages

NP46SP

College Terrace

NP47TN

Pentwyn Heights

NP46NU

Merchants Hill Close

NP46SF

Mount Pleasant

NP46PT

Park View Terrace

NP46SD

Llwyd Court

NP46QD

Plasycoed Road

NP46SQ

Grove Estate

NP47TL

The Landing

NP48NE

George Street

NP46SZ

Groveside Villas

NP46RS

White Gate Cottages

NP46QY

Waunddu

NP46RE

Rose Terrace

NP46SR

Holyoake Terrace

NP48NF

George Street

NP48NU

George Street

NP46QU

Baileys Houses

NP46UN

Ty-Bwmpyn Road

NP47TQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP47TY

Kiln Close

NP46TA

Snatchwood Road

NP40XG

Estate Road

NP46TX

Primrose Lane

NP46RQ

Pentrepiod Road

NP46WD

St Luke's Road

NP46UW

Estate Road

NP47BJ

Llanhonddu

NP46SU

St Lukes Road

NP47TB

Brynhyffryd Terrace

NP46SW

Park Terrace

NP46QT

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46RJ

Rhyd Tre Derwen

NP46TU

Rose Cottages

NP46RZ

The Woods

NP44DF

Estate Road

NP46SS

Caepalish Place

NP46QJ

Springfield Terrace

NP46QG

Coronation Terrace

NP46TN

Cwmffrwdoer

NP46PD

Hanbury Road

NP46PG

Albion Place

NP44DN

Estate Road

NP46RR

The Cottages

NP46RY

Folly View

NP47BW

Oaks Road

NP44DS

Estate Road

NP44DP

Estate Road

NP44DG

Estate Road

NP48NJ

George Street

NP47UZ

Oaks Court

NP46PU

Matthew Terrace

NP46NL

Hill Street

NP46YW

Pontnewynydd Industrial Estate

NP46UB

Cwmffrwdoer

NP47UU

Acorn Close

NP47TU

Pentwyn Villas

NP44DH

Estate Road

NP46QR

Chapel Road

NP47BT

Snatchwood Road

NP47TG

Caradoc Street

NP48NH

George Street

NP46QW

Chapel Terrace

NP46RF

Baileys Houses

NP46NY

Lewis Terrace

Data Sources

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