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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 high crime levels, with around 90 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 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
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
47.88(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.63(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.06(+74%)
Public order
9.89(+11%)
Other theft
6.02(+19%)
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

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £215,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Pontnewydd & Thornhill 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 West Pontnewydd & Thornhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£154,000
Semi-Detached8£170,000
Terraced25£157,000

10 years median price trend in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill.

All postcodes in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill

NP441HR

Maendy Way

NP444SH

Rushbrook

NP445WA

Leadon Court

NP441EY

Mynydd Maen Road

NP441HB

Gwynllyw

NP445TU

Hafod Court Road

NP441JP

Bryncelyn Place

NP444RE

Kingsland Walk

NP445UD

Perry Court

NP445UH

Neath Court

NP441AY

Brynawel

NP444LF

Bowleaze

NP445UU

Taff Court

NP444TB

Greenmeadow

NP444SL

Mere Path

NP445LL

The Birches

NP445SB

Monnow Court

NP444SX

Deer Brook

NP445TN

Upper Cwmbran

NP441AZ

Mount Pleasant Road

NP441LE

Maendy Way

NP445HX

Adit Walk

NP445SJ

Tern Court

NP441BH

Ty Trappa Road

NP445JF

Greenwood Avenue

NP445TZ

Leadon Court

NP441HJ

Celyn Court

NP444RZ

Badgers Mede

NP445AS

Graig Road

NP445UG

Stour Court

NP441JY

Maendy Wood Rise

NP445LD

Ramsey Walk

NP445LH

Greenwood Avenue

NP441FZ

Ffordd Meandy

NP441JU

Hill Top Green

NP445UW

Banwell Court

NP445YZ

Leadon Court

NP444LD

Charston

NP445SF

Monnow Court

NP445HB

Maendy Way

NP441HA

Cadoc Road

NP444SW

Fernbank

NP444RY

Crofts Corner

NP445TY

Marl Court

NP445UA

Bagley Court

NP441JZ

Maendy Wood Rise

NP445JB

Greenwood Avenue

NP444RX

Manor Gate

NP444SB

Gordings

NP445TA

Sycamore Place

NP445UZ

Dorleigh Court

NP445LJ

Wimbourne Rise

NP445UY

Banwell Court

NP445US

Trannon Court

NP441HG

Heol Y Pwca

NP444SG

Clyffes

NP445LE

Maendy Way

NP441LA

Barnfield Place

NP441JR

Coed Cae

NP444LG

Bowleaze

NP444BQ

St Dials Road

NP444SN

Bryn Tirion

NP445UB

Berkeley Court

NP441BD

Mount Pleasant Road

NP441JX

The Rise

NP445UL

Wye Court

NP441HF

Mynydd Maen Road

NP444SA

Pennyfields

NP441HN

Maendy Square

NP444RB

Fairhill

NP444SF

Marloes Path

NP445UP

Usk Court

NP441ES

Ty Trappa Place

NP441LF

Maendy Way

NP445HT

Central Way

NP445JA

Broad View

NP444SU

Littledene

NP441JT

The Leas

NP444TD

Picwic Green

NP445SP

Aran Court

NP441EZ

Mynydd Maen Road

NP444LA

Pandy

NP445UE

Stour Court

NP444SQ

Clyffes

NP445JE

Greenwood Avenue

NP445SQ

Aran Court

NP445HU

Channel View

NP441LD

Maendy Way

NP441BB

Mount Pleasant Road

NP444LB

Berthin

NP444SE

Marloes Path

NP441HL

Nant Celyn Close

NP445SH

Rhymney Court

NP445JQ

Rhiw Melin

NP445TH

Chestnut Green

NP445UQ

Sirhowy Court

NP445UT

Dorleigh Court

NP445SG

Rhymney Court

NP445TT

Ty Coed

NP441ET

Dingle Lane

Data Sources

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