Welcome to Pontnewydd
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Pontnewydd is a suburb of Cwmbran in the county borough of Torfaen, south-east Wales. It should not be confused with Pontnewynydd in nearby Pontypool. An 18th century settlement within the historical parish of Llanfrechfa Upper, Pontnewydd became an important part of the Industrial Revolution in the Eastern Valley of South Wales. The canal, railway and river (Afon Llwyd) encouraged Victorian industries to flourish in this area which resulted in a steady rise in population. Pontnewydd is both a community and an electoral ward of Torfaen County Borough Council. The electoral ward also includes Northville. the community had a population of 4,954 in 2011. and includes the Sebastopol area of Pontypool.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
n/a |
|---|---|
Population |
5,108 (2021) |
Density |
n/a |
Mean age |
39.9 |
Ward |
Pontnewydd |
District |
Torfaen |
Postcodes |
NP44 |
ONS ID |
W04000771 |
Council
Contact details for Pontnewydd Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Pontnewydd Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Pontnewydd Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Pontnewydd Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Pontnewydd Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Pontnewydd Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by South Wales Argus
Torfaen council questioned over canal plan after land sale
Published: 24th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Cwmbran Life
Info on the Remembrance Sunday parades taking place in Torfaen
Published: 8th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by South Wales Argus
Torfaen residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery
Published: 25th Oct 2023