Area guide · Torfaen

Living in Pontypool

A snapshot of life in Pontypool, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Pontypool is a town in Torfaen, Wales with a population of 28,766. The average house price is £200,307 and the overall crime rate is 101.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Pontypool ranks

Affordability
#51 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#124 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

28,766

Avg House Price

£200,307

Crime Rate

101.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

303 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,437

Median Age

46.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Pontypool's detached homes (£340,932) command roughly 3.8× the price of a flat (£90,038).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Pontypool prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£153,574 → £200,307).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£340,932	£322,500	64
Semi-Detached	£205,196	£200,000	131
Terraced	£155,437	£155,000	163
Flat	£90,038	£85,000	13

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Pontypool is 101.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Pontypool: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Pontypool averages 303 Mbps — 203% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Pontypool homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	65.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,248

Demographics & Economy

Population	28,766
Median Age	46.5
Median Household Income	£31,437
Employment Rate	54.4%
Owner Occupied	68.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Pontypool?

The average house price in Pontypool is £200,307 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Pontypool?

The most affordable entry point in Pontypool is a flat, with an average price of £90,038.

Is Pontypool a safe place to live?

Pontypool has a recorded crime rate of 101.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Pontypool?

Average broadband download speeds in Pontypool are around 303 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.7% of premises.

How big is Pontypool?

Pontypool is a settlement in Torfaen with a population of approximately 28,766.

Most compared with

How does Pontypool stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Pontypool

House price: £177,121 · £200,307
Crime rate: 85 · 101.9
Distance: 7.9 mi

Abercarn

Pontypool

House price: £166,339 · £200,307
Crime rate: 84.7 · 101.9
Distance: 5.5 mi

Abercynon

Pontypool

House price: £161,702 · £200,307
Crime rate: N/A · 101.9
Distance: 13.1 mi

Abergavenny

Pontypool

House price: £356,309 · £200,307
Crime rate: 64.2 · 101.9
Distance: 8.8 mi

Abersychan

Pontypool

House price: £161,481 · £200,307
Crime rate: 101.9 · 101.9
Distance: 2.5 mi

Abertillery

Pontypool

House price: £131,204 · £200,307
Crime rate: 156.6 · 101.9
Distance: 4.8 mi

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