B
Liveable Score

Good Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilTorfaen
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh town
45% above the national average.
Interactive liveability map of Pontypool 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. Pontypool 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

Penygarn

suburb

B

0.8 km away

Wainfelin

suburb

B

1.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

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

Pontypool House Prices

The average house price in Pontypool is £182,826, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Pontypool house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£182,826

Detached house prices

£303,609

Flats and maisonettes prices

£112,500

Semi-detached house prices

£192,609

Terraced house prices

£164,174

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pontypool a nice place to live?

Pontypool is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Torfaen.

How safe is Pontypool?

Pontypool has a high crime rate for a Welsh town, with around 108 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 45% above the national average, and 23% above the Torfaen average.

What are the demographics of Pontypool?

The majority of residents in Pontypool identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.