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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
8/10
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
72.31(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.35(+109%)
Public order
18.47(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.95(+122%)
Other theft
7.65(+52%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,620
95.54%
Other White
59
1.56%
Irish
18
0.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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 34 recent sales, the median property price is £151,250 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
Detached3£468,000
Flats1£80,000
Semi-Detached3£210,000
Terraced27£150,000

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

NP46TT

Wesley Terrace

NP44EJ

Estate Road

NP46UB

Cwmffrwdoer

NP44BX

Estate Road

NP46QN

Hanbury Road

NP46UF

Plasycoed Road

NP48NQ

George Street

NP44EQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46SE

Mount Pleasant

NP46WD

St Luke's Road

NP48NG

George Street

NP46PN

Baileys Terrace

NP46RW

Prospect Place

NP48NH

George Street

NP46TR

Ty-Bwmpyn Road

NP46JA

Hanbury Gardens

NP46QQ

Hanbury Road

NP46QX

Waunddu

NP44DN

Estate Road

NP44EP

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46RR

The Cottages

NP46TA

Snatchwood Road

NP47TL

The Landing

NP46NF

George Street

NP46RB

Woodland Terrace

NP46SJ

Mitchell Terrace

NP46TU

Rose Cottages

NP48NX

George Street

NP44DH

Estate Road

NP47BX

Snatchwood Road

NP47DA

Lock Up Lane

NP47TG

Caradoc Street

NP47BL

Owendale Terrace

NP46UW

Estate Road

NP40XG

Estate Road

NP44DP

Estate Road

NP46NY

Lewis Terrace

NP47BJ

Llanhonddu

NP48NP

George Street

NP47TD

Coopers Houses

NP47TR

Rhiw Franc Place

NP45ZA

Estate Road

NP46RL

Grove Close

NP47BW

Oaks Road

NP48NU

George Street

NP46QU

Baileys Houses

NP44DR

Estate Road

NP46TX

Primrose Lane

NP47BZ

Club Row

NP46RU

New Terrace

NP46SN

Grove Terrace

NP46PA

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46QP

Buller Street

NP46QY

Waunddu

NP44DF

Estate Road

NP46PW

Pleasant View

NP44EN

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46SP

College Terrace

NP48PB

George Street

NP46PY

Springfield Houses

NP46ST

Caepalish

NP47TE

Severn View Terrace

NP44DG

Estate Road

NP46QD

Plasycoed Road

NP44DZ

Estate Road

NP48NE

George Street

NP44BG

Estate Road

NP46NE

Merchants Hill

NP46NU

Merchants Hill Close

NP46PF

Hanbury Road

NP46TN

Cwmffrwdoer

NP48NN

George Street

NP48NS

George Street

NP46SY

St Luke's Road

NP46RY

Folly View

NP40YJ

Estate Road

NP46PD

Hanbury Road

NP46PQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46RF

Baileys Houses

NP46RH

Old School Place

NP48NF

George Street

NP46PH

Hanbury Road

NP46RE

Rose Terrace

NP46RD

Chapel Road

NP46RS

White Gate Cottages

NP48NA

River Row

NP46PU

Matthew Terrace

NP47TQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP48LZ

Machine Meadow

NP46QB

Mervyn Terrace

NP47BR

Holyoake Terrace

NP47BN

North Road

NP47TU

Pentwyn Villas

NP44DJ

Estate Road

NP47TT

Pentwyn Road

NP44DS

Estate Road

NP46NG

Mill Road

NP46PP

Nightingale Terrace

NP47BH

Old Road

NP47BP

Snatchwood Terrace

Data Sources

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