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Pontypool
City in Torfaen, United Kingdom
Overview
Pontypool is a historic market town in Torfaen, South Wales, known for its Victorian architecture, lush parks, and lively Welsh heritage. The town offers a blend of local charm, outdoor activities, and access to scenic landscapes including the nearby Pontypool Park.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Torfaen
Population
35,686
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.70°, -3.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,115
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
190 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CWL
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 58 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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