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About

Torfaen is a county borough in south-east Wales, covering valley and upland terrain around Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon. The Afon Lwyd runs through the area and has shaped settlement patterns and transport routes. The industrial past is visible in former coal and ironworks; Blaenavon on the northern edge contains the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site, with its ironworks and the former coal workings at Big Pit. Big Pit operates as a national museum and offers guided underground tours via the old mineshaft and winding gear.

Cwmbran was designated a new town after the Second World War and remains the largest urban centre, with a pedestrianised shopping area and surrounding housing estates. Pontypool features Pontypool Park, its 18th-century shell grotto and a reservoir. Heritage lines such as the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway and local walking routes follow former industrial tracks, linking towns and parks. Major roads through the borough include the A4042 and A472, which connect communities across Torfaen.

Area overview

On average Torfaen has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Torfaen is £42,663 per year. Torfaen is home to around 92,276 people, with a population density of about 734.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Torfaen Population
92,276
Population density
734.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.45(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.62(+5%)
Public order
7.12(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.55(-11%)
Shoplifting
4.41(-31%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87,873
95.23%
Other White
1,131
1.23%
Other Asian
546
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
343
0.37%
Irish
296
0.32%
Total population: 92,276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
20,128
26.8%
No qualifications
16,631
22.14%
Level 3 (A level)
12,736
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11,458
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7,697
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 75,113

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
13,952
34.67%
Owns with a mortgage
11,963
29.73%
Other social rented
6,251
15.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
3,701
9.2%
Social rents from council
3,324
8.26%
Total households: 40,241

Property prices in Torfaen

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)846
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £270K

Based on 846 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Torfaen area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Torfaen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached206£345,000£284
Semi-Detached226£214,000£233
Terraced380£165,250£191
Flats34£120,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Torfaen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torfaen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000£62,500£135,000£107,250
2017£240,000£77,500£141,000£106,000
2018£265,000£87,500£158,000£118,000
2019£269,973£77,750£162,500£126,000
2020£275,000£84,500£170,000£130,000
2021£292,000£80,000£185,000£140,000
2022£340,000£105,000£201,050£156,000
2023£335,000£103,000£213,000£157,000
2024£326,998£103,500£209,975£160,800
2025£340,000£117,500£218,000£165,000
2026£330,000£123,000£210,500£161,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torfaen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torfaen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£105£142£117
2017£201£129£152£119
2018£214£138£174£129
2019£227£120£170£140
2020£227£152£181£144
2021£240£143£198£160
2022£275£164£216£176
2023£274£167£220£176
2024£274£164£229£182
2025£278£179£238£187
2026£297£190£226£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torfaen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Torfaen

Is Torfaen safe?

Torfaen records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in Torfaen?

Among the 18 wards of Torfaen, Coed Eva has the lowest crime rate, with about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the Torfaen average is 49 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in Torfaen?

The median sale price in Torfaen is £200,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 846 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Torfaen?

Torfaen scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Torfaen sits around rank 805 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Torfaen?

The average household income in Torfaen is around £42,663 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who is the MP for Torfaen?

Torfaen is represented in Parliament by Torfaen: Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party).

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Caradoc Road

NP44 2DF

Croesyceiliog By-Pass

NP44 2AG

Turnpike Road

NP44 3AU

Ffordd Hollybush

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Central Avenue

NP44 3BD

Llantarnam Road

NP44 8TT

Selby Close

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Tudor Woods

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Pont-Y-Felin Avenue

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Woodside Road

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Heol Casnewydd

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Park Road

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Gwel Y Llyn

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Coedygric Road

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Park Street

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Commercial Street

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The High Way

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John Baker Close

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Heol Casnewydd

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Tynewydd Farm Close

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Fountain Road

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Oak Street

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Coity Terrace

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Oldbury Road

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.