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West Pontnewydd - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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West Pontnewydd

C+

Liveable Score

Passable area

£232kAverage sold price

23%belownational crime average

B+

Outdoor spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

Demographics: High unemployment

Interactive liveability map of West Pontnewydd 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. West Pontnewydd boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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C+

B

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Nearby Places

Upper Cwmbran

suburb

0.9 km away

Pontrhydyrun

suburb

1.0 km away

Thornhill

suburb

1.2 km away

Cwmbrân

town

1.5 km away

Sebastopol

suburb

1.8 km away

St Dials

suburb

1.9 km away

Upper Cwmbran

suburb

0.9 km away

Pontrhydyrun

suburb

1.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Ample

Play Space

Play Space

Ample

Golf Course

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Ample

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Adequate

Playing Field

Playing Field

Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Plentiful

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Ample

Transport Links

train

Cwmbran

Train

train

Pontypool and New Inn

Train

Schools

Outstanding0 schools

Good0 schools

Requires Improvement0 schools

Maendy Primary School

Pontnewydd Primary School

Woodlands Community Primary School

Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran

Our Lady of the Angels R.C School

West Pontnewydd House Prices

The average house price in West Pontnewydd is £231,874, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows West Pontnewydd house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£231,874

Detached house prices

£334,248

Flats and maisonettes prices

£112,000

Semi-detached house prices

£224,688

Terraced house prices

£174,375

Sold prices

Recent sales in West Pontnewydd

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What sold, and for how much?

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£250k–£350k
£350k–£450k
£450k–£600k
£600k–£800k
Over £800k

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Pontnewydd a nice place to live?

West Pontnewydd is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is West Pontnewydd?

West Pontnewydd has a below average crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 58 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 23% below the national average, and 34% below the Torfaen average.

What are the demographics of West Pontnewydd?

The majority of residents in West Pontnewydd identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (53%).