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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

NP45XQ

Penyrheol Road

NP46EG

The Avenue

NP46YB

Glantorvaen Road

NP48AY

Clarence Road

NP44DJ

Estate Road

NP45SA

Farm Road

NP46BB

Wentsland Road

NP46EA

Rosser Street

NP45LA

Dingle Road

NP45SQ

Cwmynyscoy Road

NP45XU

Mountain Road

NP46AQ

Twmpath Road

NP46BG

The Green

NP46EF

Penywain Cottages

NP46XA

Osborne Road

NP45JS

Penygraig Terrace

NP45XJ

Oaks Cottages

NP46LD

The Sycamores

NP46LG

Clarence Street

NP46LU

Osborne Road

NP48BH

Park Road

NP44DS

Estate Road

NP46BU

Castle Mews

NP46DD

George Street

NP48ES

Old Estate Yard

NP45JT

Park View

NP46EU

Haden Street

NP46PP

Nightingale Terrace

NP48DF

Lower Park Gardens

NP46SF

Mount Pleasant

NP46HH

Brynwern

NP44DL

Estate Road

NP46DJ

Llanerch Close

NP46RQ

Pentrepiod Road

NP46DF

Wainfelin Road

NP46JG

Pontypool Fawr

NP46JJ

Commercial Street

NP46QS

Chapel Road

NP46YW

Pontnewynydd Industrial Estate

NP115BN

Cefn Crib Road

NP44ZZ

Pontypool Fawr

NP46AW

Tranch Road

NP46DA

Clos Afon Llwyd

NP45DG

Maes Y Celyn

NP45LB

School View

NP45SW

Clos Bach

NP46AR

Albion Road

NP46EJ

Jubilee Terrace

NP46HB

High Street

NP46JF

Park Road

NP46JY

Upper Bridge Street

NP46NZ

Park Road

NP46UE

Plasycoed Road

NP48DE

Park Court

NP45RT

Blaendare Road

NP46PR

Oakdale Place

NP46DZ

St Johns Crescent

NP46PE

Hollybush Terrace

NP46QW

Chapel Terrace

NP46AD

Estate Road

NP46DL

Springfield Villas

NP46QF

Mountain View

NP46AU

Twmpath Gardens

NP46AX

Penywain Lane

NP46DE

Wainfelin Road

NP46HA

Wern Terrace

NP46HG

Moreton Street

NP46ND

Crane Street

NP46PB

Estate Road

NP46TY

Cefn Crib Road

NP48HU

Fountain Road

NP45PD

Viaduct Court

NP46PS

Beech Tree Terrace

NP46PX

Wellwood Cottages

NP46PZ

School Terrace

NP46AA

Capel Street

NP46BW

Club Road

NP46HF

Brynwern

NP46JQ

Commercial Street

NP46LY

Crane Street

NP46PL

Hanbury Road

NP46QE

Bryn Terrace

NP45LF

Maesderwen Road

NP46AB

Estate Road

NP46LA

John Street

NP46QT

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46SS

Caepalish Place

NP46BT

School Close

NP46QA

Kitchener Street

NP45LD

Maesderwen Crescent

NP45NB

The Moorings

NP45SP

Viaduct Court

NP46QG

Coronation Terrace

NP46RA

Sawtells Terrace

NP115BP

Cefn Crib Road

NP46BA

Parkes Lane

NP46EE

Helpstone Terrace

NP48DB

Park Gardens

NP48ER

Fountain Road

NP46EX

Gwent Street

Data Sources

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