C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilTorfaen
Crime Rate
✓Below Average for a Welsh suburb
23% below the national average.
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.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Upper Cwmbran

suburb

C+

0.9 km away

Pontrhydyrun

suburb

B

1.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Pontypool and New Inn
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Blenheim Road Community Primary School
Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran
Woodlands Community Primary School
Greenmeadow Primary 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

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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%).