B
Liveable Score

Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilTorfaen
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh suburb
54% above the national average.
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Interactive liveability map of Pontnewynydd 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. Pontnewynydd 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

Wainfelin

suburb

B

0.4 km away

Pentrepiod

suburb

B

0.5 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
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

Pontnewynydd House Prices

The average house price in Pontnewynydd is £165,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Pontnewynydd house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£165,000

Detached house prices

£300,000

Semi-detached house prices

£181,000

Terraced house prices

£155,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pontnewynydd a nice place to live?

Pontnewynydd is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Torfaen. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.

How safe is Pontnewynydd?

Pontnewynydd has a high crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 115 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 54% above the national average, and 31% above the Torfaen average.

What are the demographics of Pontnewynydd?

The majority of residents in Pontnewynydd identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (53%).