Market Street
Torfaen, Torfaen - Torfaen, Wales
Reality check: Affordable entry at £75,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 18% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£75,000).
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (10) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 18% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£75,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £75,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 10 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Market Street is located in Torfaen, near Pontypool / Pont-y-pŵl, Torfaen - Torfaen. Crime is a significant concern, with 446 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 206 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 16 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (4), bakery (3), and cafe (2). The closest is Market Square Coffee House (cafe, 16m). The nearest transport stop is 19m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £75,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Market Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Canolfan Byw'n Egnïol Pont-y-pŵl 524m · 6 min walk
- Bowden Active Living Centre 1541m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Pontypool Park 601m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.