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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

NP45JT

Park View

NP40XB

Pontypool Fawr

NP46PN

Baileys Terrace

NP46PT

Park View Terrace

NP46RE

Rose Terrace

NP46RY

Folly View

NP44BX

Estate Road

NP45LF

Maesderwen Road

NP46JA

Hanbury Gardens

NP48DF

Lower Park Gardens

NP45XQ

Penyrheol Road

NP46UR

Crumlin Road

NP46HL

Conway Road

NP46TT

Wesley Terrace

NP46QW

Chapel Terrace

NP45LA

Dingle Road

NP46QJ

Springfield Terrace

NP46TY

Cefn Crib Road

NP46RH

Old School Place

NP46AU

Twmpath Gardens

NP46LD

The Sycamores

NP46BA

Parkes Lane

NP45NB

The Moorings

NP46NU

Merchants Hill Close

NP46BT

School Close

NP45JS

Penygraig Terrace

NP46SA

Zion Hill

NP45LB

School View

NP45YG

Blaendare Road

NP46GE

Albion Road

NP46PQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP46GS

Michael Way

NP46LW

Lower Bridge Street

NP46TR

Ty-Bwmpyn Road

NP46AX

Penywain Lane

NP44DZ

Estate Road

NP48HU

Fountain Road

NP46FD

Hanbury Grove

NP46AA

Capel Street

NP46AB

Estate Road

NP46SF

Mount Pleasant

NP46UE

Plasycoed Road

NP46JF

Park Road

Data Sources

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