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Trevethin and Penygarn

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About

Trevethin and Penygarn is a residential ward situated on the northern edge of Pontypool. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of terraced homes and post-war developments built on the hillsides. Local amenities are focused along Upper Race and Trevethin Road, serving the community's daily needs. The landscape is defined by its elevated position, offering views across the surrounding valleys.

The ward contains the distinct neighbourhood of Penygarn, which sits on a prominent ridge. A notable local feature is the large, disused quarry visible from many parts of the area, a reminder of its industrial past. Green spaces like Penygarn Park provide recreational areas amidst the urban layout. The community is closely linked to the wider town, with its own social clubs and facilities.

Area overview

On average Trevethin and Penygarn has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Trevethin and Penygarn is £41,632 per year. Trevethin and Penygarn is home to around 5,307 people, with a population density of about 1,066.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Trevethin and Penygarn Population
5,307
Population density
1,066.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.41(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.35(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.96(+110%)
Public order
12.81(+43%)
Burglary
3.58(+34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,164
97.32%
Other White
40
0.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.32%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
16
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.26%
Total population: 5,306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,163
28.74%
Level 4 qualifications or above
897
22.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
16.51%
Level 3 (A level)
609
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
416
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 4,047

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
569
26.93%
Owns with a mortgage
521
24.66%
Other social rented
493
23.33%
Social rents from council
350
16.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
123
5.82%
Total households: 2,113

Property prices in Trevethin and Penygarn

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Trevethin and Penygarn area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Trevethin and Penygarn 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 Trevethin and Penygarn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£260,000
Semi-Detached17£165,000
Terraced9£160,000

10 years median price trend in Trevethin and Penygarn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn.

All postcodes in Trevethin and Penygarn

NP48EN

The Beeches

NP48DH

Church Avenue

NP48BZ

James Street

NP48BU

Folly View

NP48LD

Birchwood Houses

NP48LT

Rosemary Cottages

NP48DP

Ivydene Close

NP48HF

Newman Road

NP48LN

Freeholdland Road

NP48JS

Hen Ben-Y-Garn

NP48LE

Hospital Road

NP48BS

The Woodlands

NP48LA

Price Close

NP48DU

Ferncroft Way

NP48ED

Glenview Road

NP48EL

Orchard Close

NP48JF

Leigh Road

NP46TF

Limekiln Road

NP48BB

Trevethin and Penygarn

NP48EF

Central Drive

NP48LS

Rowland Villas

NP48HT

Upland Drive

NP46TE

Woodside Villas

NP48HG

Newman Road

NP48DT

Woodside Road

NP48LB

Price Avenue

NP48JP

Tenison Road

NP48HN

Greenland Road

NP48HY

Leigh Road

NP48JB

Folly Lane

NP48LL

South View

NP48JZ

Cobner Close

NP48JD

Folly Road

NP48JN

St Cadocs Road

NP48BQ

Penygarn Road

NP48EE

Central Drive

NP48GA

Clos Harry

NP48HE

Newman Road

NP48LQ

Lower Leigh Road

NP48BD

Churchwood Close

NP48LG

Lower Leigh Road

NP48BR

Park Crescent

NP48EJ

Canford Close

NP48DX

Trevethin and Penygarn

NP48EH

Garth Close

NP48HA

Newman Road

NP48JA

Penygarn Road

NP48LW

Freeholdland Road

NP48EY

Winstone Road

NP48HD

Upland Drive

NP48BG

Penygarn Road

NP48EB

Elmhurst Close

NP48LP

Park View

NP48DG

The Links

NP48DS

Bythway Road

NP48JW

St Cadocs Road

NP48AX

Chapel Walk

NP48BY

James Street

NP48LH

West End Avenue

NP48TR

Lasgarn Lane

NP48BW

Channel View

NP48JR

Penygarn Road

NP48LJ

Heol Rhydd-Dal

NP48HB

Upland Drive

NP48HR

Church Lane

NP48BT

The Woodlands

NP48EW

The Beeches

NP48HQ

Newman Road

NP48JJ

Ash Grove

NP48JH

The Ridgeway

NP48DJ

Folly Road

NP48BN

Channel View

NP48HL

Belle Vue Close

NP46TL

Limekiln Road

NP48LF

Hospital Road

NP48NB

Mount Road

NP48HS

Upland Drive

NP48DD

Churchwood

NP48EG

John Jobbins Way

NP48DA

College Road

NP48DY

Bythway Road

NP48JG

Mount Road

NP48BX

College Road

NP48HH

Elm Close

NP48JT

Penygarn Road

NP48DN

Orchard Farm Estate

NP48BP

Channel View

NP48DQ

The Links

NP48DZ

Bythway Road

NP48EP

Barn Close

NP48EZ

Winstone Road

NP48LR

Fairfields

NP48TU

Trevethin and Penygarn

NP48DR

Grove Crescent

NP48HJ

Beeches Road

NP48EA

Beechwood Walk

NP48JX

Hen Ben-Y-Garn

NP48HP

Bythway Road

NP48DW

Orchard Farm Estate

NP48JE

Leigh Road

Data Sources

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