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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 average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
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
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

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £215K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Pontypool area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £499,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontypool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£294,900£198
Semi-Detached27£190,000£208
Terraced48£154,250£166
Flats1£75,000£81

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontypool

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontypool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134,000£104,000£82,500
2017£179,500£50,000£125,000£85,000
2018£205,000£56,000£145,500£102,000
2019£252,500£62,500£138,000£115,000
2020£207,500£74,000£155,000£121,000
2021£178,000£78,000£172,500£125,000
2022£290,000£78,500£177,500£137,000
2023£257,500£87,000£185,000£143,000
2024£287,500£70,000£197,750£145,000
2025£275,000£100,000£194,000£156,000
2026£260,000£75,000£212,500£138,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontypool.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontypool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115£111£94
2017£139£64£135£96
2018£136£75£144£105
2019£173£92£143£121
2020£189£91£162£125
2021£190£112£176£136
2022£237£123£190£157
2023£184£140£192£153
2024£226£97£192£151
2025£197£143£212£161
2026£207£81£208£167
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontypool.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontypool in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.