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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

NP47DA

Lock Up Lane

NP46TS

Lodge View

NP46QA

Kitchener Street

NP47TH

Pentwyn Terrace

NP47TW

Old Houses

NP48NQ

George Street

NP46PZ

School Terrace

NP47BU

Snatchwood Road

NP47BZ

Club Row

NP46UF

Plasycoed Road

NP47TT

Pentwyn Road

NP47TD

Coopers Houses

NP46RA

Sawtells Terrace

NP47BL

Owendale Terrace

NP46PE

Hollybush Terrace

NP47BN

North Road

NP44DZ

Estate Road

NP46PF

Hanbury Road

NP46PA

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP48LX

Afon Llwyd Terrace

NP46JA

Hanbury Gardens

NP46QS

Chapel Road

NP48NG

George Street

NP46RT

Tan Y Coed

NP48NT

George Street

NP46AD

Estate Road

NP46SY

St Luke's Road

NP46PY

Springfield Houses

NP44BG

Estate Road

NP44DR

Estate Road

NP46RG

Pentrepiod Road

NP46PW

Pleasant View

NP46RU

New Terrace

NP47TE

Severn View Terrace

NP46QF

Mountain View

NP48NZ

George Street

NP46PP

Nightingale Terrace

NP44EP

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46RD

Chapel Road

NP48NS

George Street

NP46QE

Bryn Terrace

NP46SL

Church Terrace

NP46TT

Wesley Terrace

NP45ZA

Estate Road

NP48NX

George Street

NP46ST

Caepalish

NP46AB

Estate Road

NP44EN

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46SG

Poplar Terrace

NP48NR

George Street

NP46TR

Ty-Bwmpyn Road

NP48NL

George Street

NP48PA

George Street

NP47BH

Old Road

NP46QB

Mervyn Terrace

NP46SJ

Mitchell Terrace

NP46QN

Hanbury Road

NP46RX

Grove Road

NP47TF

Lethbridge Terrace

NP46RP

Pentrepiod Road

NP46PS

Beech Tree Terrace

NP46SX

Victoria Villas

NP48NN

George Street

NP47BY

Snatchwood Road

NP46TW

Snatchwood Court

NP46RH

Old School Place

NP46UL

Abergelli Cottages

NP46RB

Woodland Terrace

NP47BX

Snatchwood Road

NP48NA

River Row

NP48NW

George Street

NP44BX

Estate Road

NP46PL

Hanbury Road

NP46QQ

Hanbury Road

NP46NG

Mill Road

NP44DL

Estate Road

NP46QL

Tirpentwys Terrace

NP47BR

Holyoake Terrace

NP46TJ

Pentrepiod Road

NP46SE

Mount Pleasant

NP44DJ

Estate Road

NP44EJ

Estate Road

NP48LZ

Machine Meadow

NP47TR

Rhiw Franc Place

NP46QZ

Waunddu

Data Sources

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