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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
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
40.1(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.72(+36%)
Public order
10.79(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.31(+28%)
Shoplifting
7.2(+4%)
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

Based on 776 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Torfaen area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £855,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Torfaen 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 Torfaen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached179£325,000
Flats34£112,250
Semi-Detached217£210,000
Terraced346£164,000

10 years median price trend in Torfaen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torfaen.

All wards in Torfaen

Abersychan

Blaenavon

Coed Eva

Croesyceiliog

Fairwater

Greenmeadow

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

Llantarnam

Llanyrafon

New Inn

Panteg

Pontnewydd

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

Pontypool Fawr

St. Dials

Trevethin and Penygarn

Two Locks

Upper Cwmbran

Data Sources

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