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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

NP48JU

Hen Ben-Y-Garn

NP48JY

Talfan Close

NP48FD

Church Avenue

NP48JQ

Mount Road

NP46TB

Limekiln Road

NP48DL

Llwyn Y Llan Flats

NP48JL

Caerwent Road

NP48HZ

Leigh Road

Data Sources

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