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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

NP45SB

Hillside Drive

NP46BX

George Street

NP45JU

Victoria Road

NP46AS

Glanwern Terrace

NP48AN

Rockhill Road

NP46NW

Mervyn Terrace

NP45JZ

St Matthews Road

NP46PH

Hanbury Road

NP46HT

Prince Street

NP46NQ

Malthouse Lane

NP45LD

Maesderwen Crescent

NP46BQ

Woodbine Cottages

NP46LN

Nicholas Street

NP46EJ

Jubilee Terrace

NP46EN

Woodview Court

NP45UG

Pontypool Fawr

NP46BR

Broadway

NP45XN

Prescoch Lane

NP46PD

Hanbury Road

NP40XG

Estate Road

NP46PW

Pleasant View

NP46BS

Pine Gardens

NP46DG

Wainfelin Avenue

NP44DJ

Estate Road

NP46EF

Penywain Cottages

NP46JE

Park Road

NP46EG

The Avenue

NP46QZ

Waunddu

NP46HS

South View

NP46BE

Wellington Road

NP46QX

Waunddu

NP115BR

Cefn Crib Road

NP46AP

Wood View Terrace

NP45RR

Blaendare Road

NP45SA

Farm Road

NP46NR

Osborne Road

NP46EL

St Johns Close

NP45SJ

Mynydd View

NP45XE

Blaendare Farm Lane

NP46QN

Hanbury Road

NP44EP

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP45RU

Blaendare Road

NP44DW

Estate Road

NP46ES

Avalon Place

NP46AN

Tranch Road

NP46BN

Twissells Road

NP46DR

Elled Road

NP46QY

Waunddu

NP46UT

Yellow Row

NP46PX

Wellwood Cottages

NP45RX

Hillside Drive

NP46JW

Market Street

NP46ED

Bushy Park

NP46BZ

George Street

NP46HH

Brynwern

NP46BG

The Green

NP46ER

Pantygasseg Road

NP46XG

Commercial Street

NP46QP

Buller Street

NP46EP

Bryngwyn Road

NP48BA

St Davids Close

NP46UW

Estate Road

NP45XJ

Oaks Cottages

NP46XP

Clarence Street

NP46QF

Mountain View

NP46YB

Glantorvaen Road

NP46YW

Pontnewynydd Industrial Estate

NP46UH

New Houses

NP48AT

Trosnant Street

NP46DF

Wainfelin Road

NP46HX

North Road

NP46AJ

Coedcae Place

NP46BU

Castle Mews

NP46AF

St Dominics Retreat

NP46PF

Hanbury Road

NP46HD

Wern Hill

NP46LZ

Osborne Road

NP44EN

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46HQ

East View

NP44DR

Estate Road

NP48BL

Pontypool Fawr

NP46HW

Broadway

NP46SE

Mount Pleasant

NP46HN

Broadway

NP45RZ

Blaendare Road

NP45SF

Hillside Drive

NP40YJ

Estate Road

NP46HE

High Street

NP46JN

Market Street

NP48AZ

Clarence Road

NP46UF

Plasycoed Road

NP46QS

Chapel Road

NP46DE

Wainfelin Road

NP46BB

Wentsland Road

NP46LB

Lower Park Terrace

NP46DW

Fowler Street

NP45ZA

Estate Road

NP46LE

Albion Road

NP46QE

Bryn Terrace

NP46JG

Pontypool Fawr

Data Sources

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