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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
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
45.21(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.59(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.22(+88%)
Public order
11.84(+33%)
Shoplifting
6.54(-6%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Pontypool 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 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
Detached4£245,000
Flats4£81,000
Semi-Detached21£194,000
Terraced46£155,000

10 years median price trend in Pontypool

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

All postcodes in Pontypool

NP45JX

Daisy View

NP46JS

Commercial Street

NP46TT

Wesley Terrace

NP44EJ

Estate Road

NP46UB

Cwmffrwdoer

NP44BX

Estate Road

NP40XJ

Pontypool Fawr

NP45RU

Blaendare Road

NP45XF

Pontypool Fawr

NP46BS

Pine Gardens

NP46ET

Bryngwyn Road

NP46LJ

Albion Road

NP46QN

Hanbury Road

NP46ZE

Pontypool Fawr

NP46DH

Clos Afon Llwyd

NP46JX

Upper Park Terrace

NP46LF

Albion Road

NP46UF

Plasycoed Road

NP48BJ

Channel View

NP44EQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46AL

Coedcae Place

NP46SE

Mount Pleasant

NP46BD

Wentsland Crescent

NP46HJ

Brynwern

NP46HX

North Road

NP46JN

Market Street

NP46NW

Mervyn Terrace

NP46PN

Baileys Terrace

NP46UD

Bush Terrace

NP46TR

Ty-Bwmpyn Road

NP45SJ

Mynydd View

NP46AG

Twmpath Road

NP46JA

Hanbury Gardens

NP46NR

Osborne Road

NP46QQ

Hanbury Road

NP46QX

Waunddu

NP48ET

Fountain Road

NP44DN

Estate Road

NP44EP

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46JH

Park Road

NP46XG

Commercial Street

NP46YN

Crane Street

NP40XB

Pontypool Fawr

NP46AH

Avalon Court

NP46JR

The Grove

NP46RB

Woodland Terrace

NP46DX

Penywain Street

NP46ER

Pantygasseg Road

NP46JL

Hanbury Road

NP46LW

Lower Bridge Street

NP46TU

Rose Cottages

NP44DH

Estate Road

NP46BR

Broadway

NP46TP

Pontypool Fawr

NP48AR

Rockhill Road

NP44SA

Pontypool Fawr

NP45RZ

Blaendare Road

NP46DP

Wainfelin Avenue

NP46EZ

Hill Crest

NP46HE

High Street

NP46HP

Queen Street

NP46UJ

Ty Gwyn Cottages

NP46US

Crumlin Road

NP46UT

Yellow Row

NP46UW

Estate Road

NP45XY

Hillside Cottages

NP40XG

Estate Road

NP45YG

Blaendare Road

NP44DP

Estate Road

NP45XB

Five Houses

NP46EY

High Street

NP46LP

Church Mews

NP46LR

George Street

NP45RX

Hillside Drive

NP46LX

Osborne Road

NP45SE

Hillside Drive

NP45ZA

Estate Road

NP45SF

Hillside Drive

NP46BE

Wellington Road

NP46QU

Baileys Houses

NP44DR

Estate Road

NP45JY

St Matthews Road

NP45LE

Maesderwen Road

NP45UF

Pontypool Fawr

NP46BX

George Street

NP45XN

Prescoch Lane

NP46BL

Club Road

NP46DW

Fowler Street

NP46LB

Lower Park Terrace

NP46RU

New Terrace

NP45UH

Rockhill Road

NP46EB

Fairfield Terrace

NP46GE

Albion Road

NP46HU

North Road

NP46NQ

Malthouse Lane

NP46PA

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP45JU

Victoria Road

NP46AJ

Coedcae Place

NP46EQ

Penywain Road

NP46LL

Clarence Street

Data Sources

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