Living in Pontypool: Liveability Score 59/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for Pontypool is 59/100, built from 7 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 68/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the NP4 postcode district scores higher. Pontypool leads all 4.
On healthcare specifically, Pontypool sits 10 points above the NP4 district figure of 58/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (82). For the surrounding area, see NP4 postcode district.
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £188,000 | 160 |
| Detached | £330,000 | 36 |
| Semi-detached | £207,500 | 54 |
| Terraced | £155,000 | 67 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pontypool a nice place to live?
Pontypool is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pontypool is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Pontypool?
Pontypool is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 1,785 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Pontypool?
The current median house price in Pontypool is £188,000, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £330,000, semi-detached £207,500, terraced £155,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 160 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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