B
Liveable Score

Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilTorfaen
Crime Rate
Average for a Welsh suburb
15% below the national average.
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Demographics
👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Penygarn showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Penygarn boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Pontypool

town

B

0.8 km away

Trevethin

suburb

C+

1.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Ample
Play SpacePlay Space
Ample
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Plentiful
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Plentiful
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Plentiful

Transport Links

train
Pontypool and New Inn
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Cwmffrwdoer Primary School
Ysgol Bryn Onnen
Penygarn Primary School
Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw
Abersychan Comprehensive School

Penygarn House Prices

The average house price in Penygarn is £163,636, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Penygarn house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Penygarn graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£163,636

Detached house prices

£312,273

Semi-detached house prices

£178,545

Terraced house prices

£155,636

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penygarn a nice place to live?

Penygarn is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Torfaen. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Penygarn?

Penygarn has an average crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 63 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 15% below the national average, and 28% below the Torfaen average.

What are the demographics of Penygarn?

The majority of residents in Penygarn identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (52%).