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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

NP46AS

Glanwern Terrace

NP46DQ

Wainfelin Avenue

NP46DT

Penywain Terrace

NP46FA

Hill Close

NP46GP

Davis Close

NP46QP

Buller Street

NP46QY

Waunddu

NP44DF

Estate Road

NP45XX

Cwrdy Lane

NP45YE

Blaendare Road

NP46EN

Woodview Court

NP46JB

Riverside

NP46UP

Pontypool Fawr

NP46PW

Pleasant View

NP44EN

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46DN

Fowler Street

NP46DY

The Mount

NP46EL

St Johns Close

NP46PY

Springfield Houses

NP46ST

Caepalish

NP45SD

Cwm Farm Lane

NP45UZ

Pontypool Fawr

NP46BY

George Street

NP46DR

Elled Road

NP46JD

Forge Place

NP45UG

Pontypool Fawr

NP44DG

Estate Road

NP46BP

Club Road

NP46ES

Avalon Place

NP46FD

Hanbury Grove

NP46HN

Broadway

NP46LZ

Osborne Road

NP46QD

Plasycoed Road

NP46UU

Glyn View

NP48AP

Clarence Place

NP44DZ

Estate Road

NP45SL

Cwmynyscoy Road

NP45XP

Prescoch Lane

NP46AE

Crumlin Street

NP46BZ

George Street

NP46DB

Amberley Place

NP46DG

Wainfelin Avenue

NP46GS

Michael Way

NP46LH

Albion Road

NP46LN

Nicholas Street

NP46XP

Clarence Street

NP48AT

Trosnant Street

NP48AZ

Clarence Road

NP44BG

Estate Road

NP45XE

Blaendare Farm Lane

NP46EH

School Lane

NP46HQ

East View

NP46HW

Broadway

NP115BQ

Rhiw Cottages

NP45RY

Blaendare Road

NP45SZ

Cwrt Yr Ysgol

NP45XG

Blaendare Road

NP46NE

Merchants Hill

NP46NU

Merchants Hill Close

NP40RF

Fountain Road

NP45SH

Greys Road

NP45SS

Stafford Road

NP45XW

Prescoch Lane

NP46AN

Tranch Road

NP46BH

Club Road

NP46BN

Twissells Road

NP46ED

Bushy Park

NP46PF

Hanbury Road

NP46TN

Cwmffrwdoer

NP48AU

Trosnant Street

NP46RY

Folly View

NP40YJ

Estate Road

NP46DU

Campbell Street

NP46LT

Osborne Road

NP46PD

Hanbury Road

NP46PQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46RF

Baileys Houses

NP46RH

Old School Place

NP46HT

Prince Street

NP46JT

St James Field

NP46LS

Alton Terrace

NP46NT

Balmond Terrace

NP46PH

Hanbury Road

NP46RE

Rose Terrace

NP46XQ

Pont Ap Hywell

NP46XY

Glantorvaen Road

NP46EW

Clarence Street

NP46RD

Chapel Road

NP115BR

Cefn Crib Road

NP45LH

Maesderwen Road

NP46HD

Wern Hill

NP46LE

Albion Road

NP46PU

Matthew Terrace

NP48BL

Pontypool Fawr

NP45SN

Cwmynyscoy Road

NP46BQ

Woodbine Cottages

NP46DS

Merchants Hill

NP46NN

Osborne Road

NP46QB

Mervyn Terrace

NP45SB

Hillside Drive

Data Sources

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