Barnfield Ponthir, Torfaen
43 addresses across 2 postcodes (NP18), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40800046.
- Sales: 87 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £400,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 17, E: 1).
- Flood: At least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Torfaen costs £2,156 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 4.6 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Isca Medical Centre, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £399,950 | £399,950 | £399,950 |
| 2022 | 2 | £354,500 | £322,000 | £387,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £317,250 | £310,000 | £324,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £294,475 | £289,000 | £299,950 |
| 2017 | 2 | £263,500 | £254,000 | £273,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2015 | 4 | £237,000 | £235,000 | £245,000 |
| 2014 | 4 | £245,000 | £236,500 | £280,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £240,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 17 NP18 1TN | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2023 | 17 NP18 1TN | Detached | £399,950 | |
| 19 Aug 2022 | 39 NP18 1TN | Detached | £322,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2022 | 20 NP18 1TN | Detached | £387,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2019 | 36 NP18 1TN | Detached | £324,500 | |
| 3 May 2019 | 4 NP18 1TN | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2018 | 11 NP18 1TN | Detached | £289,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2018 | 38 NP18 1TN | Detached | £299,950 | |
| 20 Dec 2017 | 28 NP18 1TN | Detached | £273,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2017 | 16 NP18 1TN | Detached | £254,000 | |
| 26 May 2016 | 30 NP18 1TN | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2015 | 27 NP18 1TN | Detached | £235,500 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 37 NP18 1TN | Detached | £238,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2015 | 28 NP18 1TN | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2015 | 8 NP18 1TN | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2014 | 6 NP18 1TN | Detached | £236,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2014 | 29 NP18 1TN | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2014 | 35 NP18 1TN | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2014 | 34 NP18 1TN | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2013 | 17 NP18 1TN | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 22 NP18 1TN | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 2 May 2013 | 37 NP18 1TN | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2012 | 14 NP18 1TN | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 18 May 2011 | 13 NP18 1TN | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 30 May 2008 | 29 NP18 1TN | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 10 Jul 2007 | 3 NP18 1TN | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 36 NP18 1TN | Semi-detached | £268,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2006 | 40 NP18 1TN | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 16 NP18 1TN | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 4 NP18 1TN | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 23 Apr 2004 | 29 NP18 1TN | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2004 | 4 NP18 1TN | Detached | £214,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 35 NP18 1TN | Detached | £164,000 | |
| 18 May 2001 | 8 NP18 1TN | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2000 | 31 NP18 1TN | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2000 | 6 NP18 1TN | Detached | £35,000 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 36 NP18 1TN | Semi-detached | £114,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 38 NP18 1TN | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 14 Dec 1999 | 25 NP18 1TN | Detached | £111,000 | |
| 12 Nov 1999 | 39 NP18 1TN | Detached | £98,500 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 5 NP18 1TN | Detached | £118,500 | |
| 27 Aug 1999 | 25 NP18 1TN | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 12 Aug 1999 | 20 NP18 1TN | Detached | £108,000 | |
| 14 Aug 1998 | 28 NP18 1TN | Detached | £97,000 | |
| 6 Feb 1998 | 6 NP18 1TN | Detached | £114,950 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 26 NP18 1TN | Detached | £96,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 29 NP18 1TN | Detached | £93,500 | |
| 8 Nov 1996 | 5 NP18 1TN | Detached | £96,000 | New build. |
| 1 Nov 1996 | 12 NP18 1TN | Terraced | £89,000 | New build. |
| 26 Sep 1996 | 3 NP18 1TN | Detached | £92,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (22); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (13); 1991-1995 (7); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 4, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 6, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 8, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 11, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 14, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 15, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 16, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 22, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 27, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 28, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 29, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 30, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 34, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 35, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 36, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 37, Barnfield, Ponthir
- 38, Barnfield, Ponthir
Council tax
What each band costs in Torfaen in 2026-27: Band D £2,156 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,437 | £1,677 | £1,916 | £2,156 | £2,635 | £3,114 | £3,593 | £4,311 | £5,030 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (33% of about 1,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 59 address points in this street's postcodes, 4 at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 45 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: 4 at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 47 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| NP18 1TN | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 42 |
| NP18 1PD | zone 3 | 4 / 10 / 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 17 m and 18 m above sea level (17 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP18 1PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NP18 1TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cwmbran 432,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Newport (South Wales) 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Pye Corner 125,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ponthir House Inn | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cwmbran Bus Station Stand H | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 32.4 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Isca Medical Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Candwr Brook Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 210 m |
| Hospital | St Cadocs Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Gwent Police | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Ponthir, Ponthir Road Cashzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,810 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 30 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Candwr Camp, a scheduled monument, 900 m (0.6 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Candwr Camp | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Castle Mound E of Graig Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Lodge Wood Camp | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Llantarnam Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Bryn Glas | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed y Gatlas | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Gilwern Brake | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Court Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Broad Pill | Tidal water | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Pilton Vale | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Chepstow Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 4 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 39 |
11 of the street's 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 4 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Torfaen: see them on the Torfaen page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponthir Church in Wales School English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Caerleon Lodge Hill Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Caerleon Comprehensive School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candwr Brook Pharmacy NP18 1RY | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Kites Nursery | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Barneys Cafe NP18 1PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Ponthir Village Hall NP18 1GX | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Age Connects Torfaen NP18 1GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Orchard (10); On or near Afon Gardens (7); On or near Stokes Court (2); On or near Hafon Mews (1); On or near Llwyn On (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hafod Road · Caerleon Road · Llwyn On · Rhodfa Stokes · The Orchard · Afon Gardens · Stokes Court · Hafod Gardens · Heol Hafod · Hafod Mews · Hafod Close · Lon y Bracty
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.