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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

NP46SF

Mount Pleasant

NP44DL

Estate Road

NP46RQ

Pentrepiod Road

NP46QS

Chapel Road

NP46RJ

Rhyd Tre Derwen

NP46YW

Pontnewynydd Industrial Estate

NP47UU

Acorn Close

NP47TB

Brynhyffryd Terrace

NP48ND

George Street

NP46PR

Oakdale Place

NP46RP

Pentrepiod Road

NP46SD

Llwyd Court

NP47BY

Snatchwood Road

NP47TN

Pentwyn Heights

NP46PE

Hollybush Terrace

NP46QW

Chapel Terrace

NP46AD

Estate Road

NP46QF

Mountain View

NP47BU

Snatchwood Road

NP47TH

Pentwyn Terrace

NP48NJ

George Street

NP46PB

Estate Road

NP46RG

Pentrepiod Road

NP47TA

Pentwyn Road

NP47TW

Old Houses

NP46PS

Beech Tree Terrace

NP46PX

Wellwood Cottages

NP46PZ

School Terrace

NP46SQ

Grove Estate

NP47TY

Kiln Close

NP46PL

Hanbury Road

NP46QE

Bryn Terrace

NP48PA

George Street

NP46AB

Estate Road

NP46QT

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46SS

Caepalish Place

NP47UZ

Oaks Court

NP48NR

George Street

NP46QA

Kitchener Street

NP46RZ

The Woods

NP46TS

Lodge View

NP46NL

Hill Street

NP46QG

Coronation Terrace

NP46RA

Sawtells Terrace

NP46TZ

Snatchwood View

NP47TJ

Pentwyn Lane

NP48LY

Machine Meadow

NP46QZ

Waunddu

NP46RX

Grove Road

NP46SR

Holyoake Terrace

NP47BT

Snatchwood Road

NP48NT

George Street

NP46SG

Poplar Terrace

NP46TW

Snatchwood Court

NP47BA

Abersychan Industrial Estate

NP46RN

Slate Houses

NP46SX

Victoria Villas

NP48NL

George Street

NP44DW

Estate Road

NP46QJ

Springfield Terrace

NP46UL

Abergelli Cottages

NP46SA

Zion Hill

NP46SZ

Groveside Villas

NP48LU

Torfaen Terrace

NP46PT

Park View Terrace

NP46SL

Church Terrace

NP48NY

George Street

NP46QL

Tirpentwys Terrace

NP46RT

Tan Y Coed

NP46SU

St Lukes Road

NP47TS

Pentwyn Lane

NP46QH

Plasycoed Road

NP46QR

Chapel Road

NP46SH

Rochdale Terrace

NP46UN

Ty-Bwmpyn Road

NP47TP

Pentwyn Lane

NP48LX

Afon Llwyd Terrace

NP48NZ

George Street

NP46PG

Albion Place

NP46TJ

Pentrepiod Road

NP47BS

Snatchwood Road

NP46PJ

Forge Row

NP46SW

Park Terrace

NP47TF

Lethbridge Terrace

NP48NW

George Street

Data Sources

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