Folly Lane Pontypool is a street located in the town of Pontypool and near the town of Pontypool
About Folly Lane
Route to Folly Lane (main road)
Connects directly to Lon Y Ffoledd
Route to Old Abergavenny Road (main road)
Connects directly to Old Abergavenny Road
Lon Y Ffoledd links Old Abergavenny Road and Lon Y Ffoledd.
The street is located within the Torfaen &Monmouthshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number (USRN) of of 47300383 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of NP4 8QY, NP4 8RB, NP4 8TP and NP4 8JB.
It is located within the county of Gwent. It's 126.2 miles West from central London., 17.76 miles North East from Cardiff, 25.99 miles North West from Bristol and 26.47 miles South West from Hereford.
Property types, tenure and build ages for Folly Lane
🏠 The majority of homes are Owner-occupied.
| Tenure | Count |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 2 |
🧱 Most homes are Detached House.
| Property Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Detached House | 2 |
📆 Properties were built between 1958 and 1958, with most built around 1958.
| Min Year | Max Year | Median | Mode | Average | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 1958 | 1958 | 1958 | 1958 | 1 |
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs W02000325, W02000341 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 07/02/2025.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Folly Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:ibis budget Newport Address: 164 Malpas Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.21 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Newport Central Address: 66 Bridge St, Newport, NP20 4AP Telephone: 0871 984 6411 Visit Hotel Page |
9.20 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Newport Address: Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.08 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Magor Address: Magor Motorway Services M4 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.02 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Caerphilly Address: 1 Beddau Way, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX Telephone: 0871 984 6364 Visit Hotel Page |
14.09 |
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Known Addresses for Folly Lane
Our data shows that Folly Lane is a mixed commercial and residential street.
Street Crime Per Month (Folly Lane February 2024 to May 2025)
Crime Data
February 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Other crime 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Lon Y Ffoledd
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
March 2025 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Other theft 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Lon Y Ffoledd
Outcomes:
- Under investigation 1
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| Police Force: Gwent |
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Location Details
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| Folly Lane | |
| Latitude | 51.720312 |
| Longitude | -3.019571 |
| OS Easting (X): | 329578 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 202941 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO296029 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 05:16 |
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| Sunset | 21:20 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Hereford 5 July 2025 at 05:00 (26.75 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 17.3°C (81.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00007992 & W00008110 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Hardship & Established Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 33.87 & 47.44 |
| Area Population | 1,844 & 1,189 |
| Male Population | 865 & 559 (47%) |
| Female Population | 979 & 630 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 106 & 5 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01001530 &W01001555 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torfaen 003C &Monmouthshire 006A |
| SOA Code: | 4a &2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000325 &W02000341 |
| MSOA Name: | Torfaen 003 &Monmouthshire 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Pontypool |
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| Crowns Buildings, George Street, Gwent, NP4 6LR |
| 01495762753 |
| Distance: 1.52 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Pontypool |
| Tesco Pontypool Superstore |
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| Top Car Park, Lower Bridge St, Pontypool, NP4 6JU |
| 0345 677 9828 |
| Distance: 1.66 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Pontypool Superstore |
| Iceland Cwmbran |
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| 18 Monmouth Walk, Cwmbran, Gwent, NP44 1XG |
| 01633863951 |
| Distance: 4.16 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Cwmbran |
| Morrisons Cwmbran |
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| Grange Road, Cwmbran NP44 1QP |
| 01633 489899 |
| Distance: 4.45 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Cwmbran |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01495 - Pontypool |
| Area Code: 01873 - Abergavenny |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Torfaen &Monmouthshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 6YB, County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, Monmouthshire & |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01495 762 200 &01633 644 644 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Torfaen &Monmouth |
| The Member of Parliament is Nick Thomas-Symonds &Catherine Fookes |
| Details for the MP Nick Thomas-Symonds &Catherine Fookes on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Nick Thomas-Symonds &Catherine Fookes on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Nick Thomas-Symonds &Catherine Fookes won with a majority of 7,322 the result was Lab hold &Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 71,738 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Trevethin &Goetre Fawr Ward |
| Community Council: Trevethin |
| Ceremonial County: Gwent |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
Goytre Fawr Primary
Address: Goytre Fawr Primary, Penperlleni, Nr Pontypool, Monmouthshire, NP4 0AH
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 01873 880369
Penygarn Community Primary School
Address: Penygarn Community Primary School, Penygarn Road, Penygarn, Pontypool, NP4 8JR
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01495 742090
Wales Middle Schools
Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw
Address: Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, Heol Folly, Trefddyn, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 8JD
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
Wales Secondary Schools
St. Albans R.C. High School
Address: St. Albans R.C. High School, The Park, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 6XG
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01495 765800
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MERVYN TERRACE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 MERVYN TERRACE, OSBORNE ROAD, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 6NW
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
WYECLIFFE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: ST. JAMES FIELD, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 6JT
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
ABERSYCHAN DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 BROAD STREET, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 7BQ
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 BROAD STREET, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, NP4 7BQ
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 111 THE HIGHWAY, NEW INN, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 0PJ
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHURCHWOOD SURGERY
Address: PONTYPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE, CLOS AFON LLWYD, PONTYMOILE, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 6DH
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 752444
PONTYPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OFF TOWN BRIDGE PONTYPOOL, CLOS AFON LLWYD, PONTYPOOL, NP4 6DH
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 763141
TROSNANT LODGE
Address: TROSNANT STREET, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 8AT
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 762709
THE SURGERY
Address: ABERSYCHAN GROUP PRACTICE, OLD ROAD, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, NP4 7BH
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 772239
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MAYBERRY PHARMACY
Address: 6 CHURCH AVENUE, TREVETHIN, PONTYPOOL, NP4 8DH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 763431
LAYANSON PHARMACY
Address: 124-125 OSBORNE ROAD, PONTYPOOL, NP4 6LT
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 762502
BOOTS
Address: 4 GEORGE STREET, PONTYPOOL, NP4 6LR
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 762727
MAYBERRY PHARMACY
Address: 21 CRANE STREET, PONTYPOOL, NP4 6LY
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 490005
HEALTH PLUS PHARMACY
Address: POST OFFICE BUILDING, ST. LUKES ROAD, PONTNEWYNYDD, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 6SU
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 762291
ABERSYCHAN PHARMACY
Address: 15 BROAD STREET, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, NP4 7BQ
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 774012
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
WYMAN OPTICIAN
Address: 127 OSBORNE ROAD, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 6LT
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
PHILLIPS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 5 CRANE STREET, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 6LY
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Pontypool & New Inn Station is 1.56 miles away.
Address: Pontypool & New Inn station, Station Approach, Pontypool Road, New Inn, NP4 0QX
Pontypool & New Inn is situated on the Welsh Marches Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Pontypool & New Inn Station is an unstaffed station.
Cwmbran Station is 4.41 miles away.
Address: Cwmbran station, Somerset Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 1QX
Cwmbran is situated on the Welsh Marches Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Cwmbran Station is staffed on a part time basis.