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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 low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
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
38.82(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.13(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.49(+57%)
Public order
9.61(+17%)
Burglary
2.45(+5%)
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

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £228K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Trevethin and Penygarn area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£257,500£261
Semi-Detached14£176,000£187
Terraced8£161,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trevethin and Penygarn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,000£118,750£70,000
2017£239,995£105,000£78,000
2018£224,000£115,000£87,500
2019£176,250£118,000£94,000
2020£242,500£141,000£100,500
2021£287,500£125,000£112,500
2022£330,000£175,000£128,000
2023£282,500£157,000£130,000
2024£237,500£181,500£132,500
2025£257,500£165,000£160,000
2026£330,000£216,500£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£106£88
2017£195£111£83
2018£171£103£102
2019£156£129£98
2020£193£137£109
2021£228£127£120
2022£261£175£141
2023£238£162£150
2024£246£195£145
2025£258£177£171
2026£307£235£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Trevethin and Penygarn in the last year.

All postcodes in Trevethin and Penygarn

NP48BN

Channel View

NP48DW

Orchard Farm Estate

NP46TL

Limekiln Road

NP48LT

Rosemary Cottages

NP48JA

Penygarn Road

NP48HA

Newman Road

NP48ED

Glenview Road

NP48JN

St Cadocs 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.