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About

Pontypool sits within the Torfaen county borough, positioned north of Newport and near the eastern edge of the South Wales Valleys. The town is defined by its industrial heritage, centred historically on iron production and later tinplate manufacturing. Its landscape is shaped by the surrounding hills and the Afon Lwyd river, which runs through the community. The area functions as a key service and residential centre for the wider borough.

A notable local landmark is the Pontypool Park, a large historic estate featuring a mansion, gardens, and the remains of a Blaenavon Ironworks tramroad. The area's development is closely linked to the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, which facilitated its industrial growth. The former Park Furnace site is one of several reminders of the town's foundational ironworking past, with architecture and street patterns reflecting its 18th and 19th century expansion.

Area overview

On average Pontypool has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontypool is £38,624 per year. Pontypool is home to around 8,870 people, with a population density of about 453.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontypool Population
8,870
Population density
453.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.51(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.02(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.24(+26%)
Public order
7.44(-9%)
Shoplifting
3.95(-39%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,371
94.34%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
157
1.77%
Other White
103
1.16%
Irish
34
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.36%
Total population: 8,873

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,883
25.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,846
25.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,192
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,048
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
725
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 7,290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,365
34.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,156
28.93%
Other social rented
546
13.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
505
12.64%
Social rents from council
301
7.53%
Total households: 3,996

Property prices in Pontypool

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Pontypool area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £499,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontypool 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached24£186,000
Terraced47£155,000
Detached8£257,500
Flats1£100,000

10 years median price trend in Pontypool

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

All postcodes in Pontypool

NP46UN

Ty-Bwmpyn Road

NP46XY

Glantorvaen Road

NP44DG

Estate Road

NP46EW

Clarence Street

NP46AE

Crumlin Street

NP46SS

Caepalish Place

NP45JY

St Matthews Road

NP46XQ

Pont Ap Hywell

NP46UL

Abergelli Cottages

NP45PD

Viaduct Court

NP46LT

Osborne Road

NP46LS

Alton Terrace

NP46PL

Hanbury Road

NP46QH

Plasycoed Road

NP46PG

Albion Place

NP45SH

Greys Road

NP46DJ

Llanerch Close

NP46DL

Springfield Villas

NP46RD

Chapel Road

NP46HJ

Brynwern

NP46FB

Pontypool Fawr

NP48DE

Park Court

NP46UJ

Ty Gwyn Cottages

NP46ND

Crane Street

NP45XU

Mountain Road

NP45UZ

Pontypool Fawr

NP44ZZ

Pontypool Fawr

NP45SG

Cwmynyscoy Road

NP46QD

Plasycoed Road

NP45SE

Hillside Drive

NP46PS

Beech Tree Terrace

NP46DN

Fowler Street

NP46RQ

Pentrepiod Road

NP46PP

Nightingale Terrace

NP46UB

Cwmffrwdoer

NP44BG

Estate Road

NP115BQ

Rhiw Cottages

NP45RT

Blaendare Road

NP46QU

Baileys Houses

NP44DN

Estate Road

NP46LU

Osborne Road

NP45XG

Prescoch Lane

NP46JL

Hanbury Road

NP46EY

High Street

NP45LH

Maesderwen Road

NP46DS

Merchants Hill

NP48ES

Old Estate Yard

NP46NE

Merchants Hill

NP46FA

Hill Close

NP46EB

Fairfield Terrace

NP46GT

Michael Court

NP46UP

Pontypool Fawr

NP46JJ

Commercial Street

NP46US

Crumlin Road

NP46LX

Osborne Road

NP46EZ

Hill Crest

NP48AP

Clarence Place

NP46TN

Cwmffrwdoer

NP46DB

Amberley Place

NP46GP

Davis Close

NP48AY

Clarence Road

NP46LH

Albion Road

NP46AL

Coedcae Place

NP46PB

Estate Road

NP46RA

Sawtells Terrace

NP45SQ

Cwmynyscoy Road

NP46PY

Springfield Houses

NP46JR

The Grove

NP46YN

Crane Street

NP46DQ

Wainfelin Avenue

NP46BL

Club Road

NP44DF

Estate Road

NP46QB

Mervyn Terrace

NP45UY

Pontypool Fawr

NP40RH

Rockhill Road

NP48AU

Trosnant Street

NP45XS

Mountain Road

NP45XB

Five Houses

NP46BD

Wentsland Crescent

NP46LL

Clarence Street

NP46DD

George Street

NP45JX

Daisy View

NP45XF

Pontypool Fawr

NP46NN

Osborne Road

NP46NS

Woodland View

NP46NZ

Park Road

NP45DG

Maes Y Celyn

NP48BH

Park Road

NP45RY

Blaendare Road

NP46JQ

Commercial Street

NP46ST

Caepalish

NP44DP

Estate Road

NP44SA

Pontypool Fawr

NP46BW

Club Road

NP46EX

Gwent Street

NP40XJ

Pontypool Fawr

NP46DH

Clos Afon Llwyd

NP46DZ

St Johns Crescent

NP46JU

Lower Bridge Street

NP46QL

Tirpentwys Terrace

Data Sources

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