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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

NP45YE

Blaendare Road

NP45XW

Prescoch Lane

NP45SZ

Cwrt Yr Ysgol

NP46JH

Park Road

NP46LP

Church Mews

NP46HB

High Street

NP46PU

Matthew Terrace

NP46HR

King Street

NP46LY

Crane Street

NP45LE

Maesderwen Road

NP46AZ

Tranch Road

NP45SD

Cwm Farm Lane

NP46JD

Forge Place

NP46LQ

Clarence Street

NP46UU

Glyn View

NP45UF

Pontypool Fawr

NP46TU

Rose Cottages

NP45SP

Viaduct Court

NP46AY

Tranch Road

NP46JB

Riverside

NP46BH

Club Road

NP46DA

Clos Afon Llwyd

NP40RF

Fountain Road

NP45RS

Blaendare Road

NP48AR

Rockhill Road

NP45XP

Prescoch Lane

NP46QA

Kitchener Street

NP115BN

Cefn Crib Road

NP46EH

School Lane

NP45XY

Hillside Cottages

NP46DT

Penywain Terrace

NP46RF

Baileys Houses

NP46JX

Upper Park Terrace

NP46HA

Wern Terrace

NP48ET

Fountain Road

NP45SN

Cwmynyscoy Road

NP46TP

Pontypool Fawr

NP46HU

North Road

NP44DS

Estate Road

NP46QG

Coronation Terrace

NP46QT

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46BY

George Street

NP46AH

Avalon Court

NP46JZ

Nicholas Street

NP48EU

Old Bailey

NP46QQ

Hanbury Road

NP46AG

Twmpath Road

NP45SL

Cwmynyscoy Road

NP44EJ

Estate Road

NP46EU

Haden Street

NP44EQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46XA

Osborne Road

NP46LG

Clarence Street

NP46JS

Commercial Street

NP45SW

Clos Bach

NP46BP

Club Road

NP46DX

Penywain Street

NP48BJ

Channel View

NP46UD

Bush Terrace

NP46LR

George Street

NP46EE

Helpstone Terrace

NP46PR

Oakdale Place

NP46HG

Moreton Street

NP48DB

Park Gardens

NP46EA

Rosser Street

NP46RU

New Terrace

NP46HF

Brynwern

NP46RB

Woodland Terrace

NP46JT

St James Field

NP46AQ

Twmpath Road

NP46NT

Balmond Terrace

NP45SS

Stafford Road

NP46DY

The Mount

NP45XX

Cwrdy Lane

NP46EQ

Penywain Road

NP45LG

Stafford Road

NP46AD

Estate Road

NP46DU

Campbell Street

NP44DH

Estate Road

NP46QR

Chapel Road

NP46AT

Crumlin Road

NP44DL

Estate Road

NP46LA

John Street

NP46PJ

Forge Row

NP46JY

Upper Bridge Street

NP46LJ

Albion Road

NP115BP

Cefn Crib Road

NP46HP

Queen Street

NP46ZE

Pontypool Fawr

NP46PE

Hollybush Terrace

NP46UA

Blaen-Y-Cwm Road

NP46DP

Wainfelin Avenue

NP46ET

Bryngwyn Road

NP46PA

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46AW

Tranch Road

NP48ER

Fountain Road

NP46PZ

School Terrace

NP46AR

Albion Road

NP46LF

Albion Road

NP45UH

Rockhill Road

Data Sources

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