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West Pontnewydd & Thornhill

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About

West Pontnewydd and Thornhill lie within Cwmbran in the county borough of Torfaen, south Wales. The area is largely residential, with a mix of mid-20th-century housing and later infill. Local facilities include primary schools, small shopping parades and a community centre that serve the neighbourhood. Public transport links run into Cwmbran town centre, where the railway station provides services toward Newport and Cardiff, making day-to-day travel straightforward for commuters and students.

The two neighbourhoods were shaped by Cwmbran’s designation as a new town after 1949, and their streets reflect the planning approach used at that time: housing clustered around green corridors and play spaces. There are several short walking routes and pocket parks used by residents, and community groups run seasonal activities from the hall and school grounds. Local volunteers have also maintained allotment plots on the edge of Thornhill, a practical amenity that continues to bring neighbours together.

Area overview

On average West Pontnewydd & Thornhill has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is £39,545 per year. West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is home to around 6,474 people, with a population density of about 4,223.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Pontnewydd & Thornhill Population
6,474
Population density
4,223.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.27(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.84(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.35(+41%)
Public order
6.49(-21%)
Other theft
3.24(-29%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,135
94.73%
Other White
126
1.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.62%
Other
31
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.39%
Total population: 6,476

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,379
27.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
901
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
841
16.87%
Level 3 (A level)
809
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
660
13.24%
Total 16+ residents: 4,984

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
669
25.13%
Owns with a mortgage
645
24.23%
Owns outright
626
23.52%
Social rents from council
382
14.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
292
10.97%
Total households: 2,662

Property prices in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill

Median price£157,000
Price per sq ft£179
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £179K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 (about £179 per square foot) in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £245,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£174,000£182
Flats4£164,500£179
Terraced29£155,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£110,000£100,000
2017£108,500£95,000
2018£115,000£115,000
2019£132,500£122,750
2020£144,950£120,000
2021£138,750£133,000
2022£145,000£155,000
2023£150,000£160,500
2024£180,000£158,250
2025£170,000£155,000
2026£187,000£157,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127£114
2017£111£110
2018£133£127
2019£148£136
2020£168£144
2021£166£153
2022£146£176
2023£177£174
2024£203£183
2025£186£179
2026£206£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Pontnewydd & Thornhill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about West Pontnewydd & Thornhill

Is West Pontnewydd & Thornhill safe?

West Pontnewydd & Thornhill records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill?

The median sale price in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is £157,000 (about £179 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is West Pontnewydd & Thornhill?

West Pontnewydd & Thornhill scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill sits around rank 313 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 West Pontnewydd & Thornhill?

The average household income in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is around £39,545 per year, and 38% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill

NP445UY

Banwell Court

NP441JS

The Leas

NP445TY

Marl Court

NP445TL

Laurel Green

NP445UD

Perry Court

NP444SG

Clyffes

NP445TD

Laurel Green

NP441ET

Dingle Lane

NP445UL

Wye Court

NP441JW

Bryncelyn Road

NP444RB

Fairhill

NP445SD

Monnow Court

NP444SX

Deer Brook

NP441HN

Maendy Square

NP444SR

Earls Mede

NP445LJ

Wimbourne Rise

NP445SP

Aran Court

NP445TW

Bagley Court

NP445TB

Sycamore Place

NP441LD

Maendy Way

NP445UN

Usk Court

NP441HQ

Heol Y Pwca

NP445YZ

Leadon Court

NP444LD

Charston

NP441FZ

Ffordd Meandy

NP441HD

Maendy Place

NP445AS

Graig Road

NP445UA

Bagley Court

NP445TN

Upper Cwmbran

NP444RE

Kingsland Walk

NP441EY

Mynydd Maen Road

NP445UE

Stour Court

NP445HW

Maendy Way

NP444LG

Bowleaze

NP445TH

Chestnut Green

NP445TT

Ty Coed

NP441EU

Waun Hywel Road

NP445SB

Monnow Court

NP445SX

Cedar Walk

NP444SU

Littledene

NP445LD

Ramsey Walk

NP444RD

Ellwood Path

NP445TJ

Chestnut Green

NP444RY

Crofts Corner

NP445SF

Monnow Court

NP441BB

Mount Pleasant Road

NP445JQ

Rhiw Melin

NP445SE

Monnow Court

NP445TZ

Leadon Court

NP441EX

Wentwood Close

NP444LE

Charston

NP444SL

Mere Path

NP441EZ

Mynydd Maen Road

NP445UP

Usk Court

NP444SB

Gordings

NP445TA

Sycamore Place

NP441HA

Cadoc Road

NP445HZ

Rhiw Melin

NP445SH

Rhymney Court

NP444SE

Marloes Path

NP441HW

Maendy Way

NP445UR

Trannon Court

NP445UX

Oldbridge Court

NP441JP

Bryncelyn Place

NP441JT

The Leas

NP445LH

Greenwood Avenue

NP441BD

Mount Pleasant Road

NP441JX

The Rise

NP444SF

Marloes Path

NP445HT

Central Way

NP444RF

Kingsland Walk

NP441BH

Ty Trappa Road

NP445JB

Greenwood Avenue

NP445LE

Maendy Way

NP441HR

Maendy Way

NP445UQ

Sirhowy Court

NP445HB

Maendy Way

NP445UH

Neath Court

NP445UT

Dorleigh Court

NP445TU

Hafod Court Road

NP441HB

Gwynllyw

NP445WA

Leadon Court

NP444LB

Berthin

NP444SS

The Courtlands

NP445UZ

Dorleigh Court

NP444SQ

Clyffes

NP441HE

Mynydd Maen Road

NP441JU

Hill Top Green

NP445SA

Monnow Court

NP444BQ

St Dials Road

NP444TB

Greenmeadow

NP441LF

Maendy Way

NP441JR

Coed Cae

NP441ES

Ty Trappa Place

NP445TX

Bagley Court

NP441HL

Nant Celyn Close

NP444SA

Pennyfields

NP445JF

Greenwood Avenue

NP445UU

Taff Court

NP445JE

Greenwood Avenue

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.