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Pontypool Fawr

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About

Pontypool Fawr is a large electoral ward on the northern edge of Pontypool town, primarily characterised by residential housing. The area includes a mix of housing estates and more suburban streets, with local amenities serving the community. It is bordered by open countryside to the north, providing a transition from the urban centre. The ward contains several schools and community facilities, with its landscape featuring the sloping terrain typical of the eastern Valley areas.

A notable local feature is the Pontypool Park, a historic deer park with extensive grounds that border the ward. The area's infrastructure includes key road links like the A4042, which runs through it. Residential development is a dominant aspect, with the ward functioning largely as a commuter area for Pontypool and wider valleys employment centres. The geography includes parts of the Mynydd Maen common land to the north.

Area overview

On average Pontypool Fawr has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontypool Fawr is £38,624 per year. Pontypool Fawr is home to around 7,448 people, with a population density of about 467.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontypool Fawr Population
7,448
Population density
467.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.07(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.87(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.25(+101%)
Public order
12.62(+41%)
Shoplifting
6.58(-5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,998
93.97%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
157
2.11%
Other White
95
1.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
0.4%
Chinese
29
0.39%
Total population: 7,447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,653
27.02%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,533
25.06%
Level 3 (A level)
977
15.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
825
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,118

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,137
33.82%
Owns with a mortgage
969
28.82%
Other social rented
480
14.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
394
11.72%
Social rents from council
283
8.42%
Total households: 3,362

Property prices in Pontypool Fawr

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Pontypool Fawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £294,900.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontypool Fawr 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 Pontypool Fawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£275,000
Flats4£81,000
Semi-Detached20£190,000
Terraced33£155,000

10 years median price trend in Pontypool Fawr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontypool Fawr.

All postcodes in Pontypool Fawr

NP46HA

Wern Terrace

NP46HG

Moreton Street

NP46ND

Crane Street

NP46TY

Cefn Crib Road

NP48HU

Fountain Road

NP45PD

Viaduct Court

NP46AA

Capel Street

NP46BW

Club Road

NP46HF

Brynwern

NP46JQ

Commercial Street

NP46LY

Crane Street

NP45LF

Maesderwen Road

NP46LA

John Street

NP46BT

School Close

NP45LD

Maesderwen Crescent

NP45NB

The Moorings

NP45SP

Viaduct Court

NP115BP

Cefn Crib Road

NP46BA

Parkes Lane

NP46EE

Helpstone Terrace

NP48DB

Park Gardens

NP48ER

Fountain Road

NP46EX

Gwent Street

NP40RH

Rockhill Road

NP45JZ

St Matthews Road

NP45XS

Mountain Road

NP46UH

New Houses

NP45LG

Stafford Road

NP46EP

Bryngwyn Road

NP48EU

Old Bailey

NP46AF

St Dominics Retreat

NP46AY

Tranch Road

NP46LQ

Clarence Street

NP45SG

Cwmynyscoy Road

NP46AP

Wood View Terrace

NP46GT

Michael Court

NP45RR

Blaendare Road

NP46JE

Park Road

NP46JW

Market Street

NP46JZ

Nicholas Street

NP46HR

King Street

NP48BA

St Davids Close

NP45UY

Pontypool Fawr

NP46HS

South View

NP46AT

Crumlin Road

NP46AZ

Tranch Road

NP46HL

Conway Road

NP46UR

Crumlin Road

NP48AN

Rockhill Road

NP45RS

Blaendare Road

NP46JU

Lower Bridge Street

NP46NS

Woodland View

NP46UA

Blaen-Y-Cwm Road

NP46FB

Pontypool Fawr

Data Sources

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