Shop Road in the village of Cwmavon in Varteg in Garndiffaith in the town of Blaenavon
About Shop Road
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The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Torfaen is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Torfaen 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 s of 40801364, 40801558 & 40804054 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Gwent, which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 128.38 miles West from central London., 19.09 miles North from Cardiff, 25.8 miles South West from Hereford and 28.82 miles North West from Bristol.
SHOP ROAD is within the Post Town of PONTYPOOL
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA W02000324 (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 Shop Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:ibis budget Newport Address: 164 Malpas Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.55 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Newport Central Address: 66 Bridge St, Newport, NP20 4AP Telephone: 0871 984 6411 Visit Hotel Page |
11.55 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Newport Address: Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.15 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Merthyr Tydfil Address: Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT Telephone: 0871 984 6371 Visit Hotel Page |
13.39 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Caerphilly Address: 1 Beddau Way, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX Telephone: 0871 984 6364 Visit Hotel Page |
14.50 |
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Street Crime Per Month (Shop Road March 2024 to April 2025)
Crime Data
January 2025 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Drugs 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Shop Road
Outcomes:
- Under investigation 1
April 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Shop Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
June 2024 (2 Cases)
Crime Type: Criminal damage and arson 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Shop Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
Crime Type: Vehicle crime 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Shop Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
December 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Shop Road
Outcomes:
- Under investigation 1
March 2024 (3 Cases)
Crime Type: Criminal damage and arson 2
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Shop Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
- Status update unavailable 1
Crime Type: Public order 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Shop Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
November 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Robbery 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Shop Road
Outcomes:
- Under investigation 1
April 2025 (2 Cases)
Crime Type: Other theft 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Shop Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: Gwent Police
Location: On or near Shop Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Shop Road
UPRN: 100100794662
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200002953543
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100794664
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200001837580
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £109,000 | £90,000 | £99,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £86,000 | £114,950 | £100,475 | 2 |
| 2020 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £387,500 | £387,500 | £387,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Gwent |
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Location Details
| Shop Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.749772 |
| Longitude | -3.065570 |
| OS Easting (X): | 326448 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 206262 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO264063 |
Known Residential Addresses for Shop Road
- SILVER BIRCH
- 4
- 11
- WOODBURY
- 15
- 3
- 10
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 05:13 |
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| Sunset | 21:23 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Hereford 5 July 2025 at 05:00 (25.66 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 | W00007756 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 39.54 |
| Area Population | 1213.00 |
| Male Population | 607.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 606.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 32 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01001482 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torfaen 002A |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000324 |
| MSOA Name: | Torfaen 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Abertillery |
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| 31 High Street, Abertillery, Gwent, NP13 1AG |
| 01495212986 |
| Distance: 3.22 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Abertillery |
| Iceland Pontypool |
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| Crowns Buildings, George Street, Gwent, NP4 6LR |
| 01495762753 |
| Distance: 3.35 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Pontypool |
| Tesco Abertillery Superstore |
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| Castle St, Abertillery, NP13 1UR |
| 0345 677 8992 |
| Distance: 3.38 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Abertillery Superstore |
| Tesco Pontypool Superstore |
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| Top Car Park, Lower Bridge St, Pontypool, NP4 6JU |
| 0345 677 9828 |
| Distance: 3.6 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Pontypool Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01495 - Pontypool |
| Area Code: 01873 - Abergavenny |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 5.7 | 5.8 | 7.6 | N | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Torfaen |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Pontypool, Torfaen &NP4 6YB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01495 762 200 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Torfaen |
| The Member of Parliament is Nick Thomas-Symonds |
| Details for the MP Nick Thomas-Symonds on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Nick Thomas-Symonds on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Nick Thomas-Symonds won with a majority of 7,322 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 71,738 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Abersychan Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Gwent |
Nearest Schools
Wales Secondary Schools
Abersychan Comprehensive
Address: Abersychan Comprehensive, INCLINE ROAD, ABERSYCHAN, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 7DF
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01495 773068
Wales Primary Schools
Garnteg Primary
Address: Garnteg Primary, Hillcrest, Garndiffaith, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 7SJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01495 742934
Ysgol Bryn Onnen
Address: Ysgol Bryn Onnen, Varteg Road, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 7RT
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01495 772284
Blaenavon Heritage Vc Primary School
Address: Blaenavon Heritage Vc Primary School, Blaenavon Community Campus, Middle Coed Cae Road, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9AW
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01495 766500
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL CLINIC
Address: BLAENAVON RESOURCE CENTRE, MIDDLE COEDCAE ROAD, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 9AW
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
ABERSYCHAN DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 BROAD STREET, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 7BQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 BROAD STREET, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, NP4 7BQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
THE BRIDGE CENTRE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FOUNDRY BRIDGE, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1BQ
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
MERVYN TERRACE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 MERVYN TERRACE, OSBORNE ROAD, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 6NW
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BLAENAVON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MIDDLE COEDCAE ROAD, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 9AW
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 360663
THE SURGERY
Address: ABERSYCHAN GROUP PRACTICE, OLD ROAD, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, NP4 7BH
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 772239
ABERTILLERY GROUP
Address: THE BRIDGE CENTRE, FOUNDRY BRIDGE, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1BQ
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 361636
CWM CALON
Address: THE BRIDGE CENTRE, FOUNDRY BRIDGE, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1BQ
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 533533
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELL
Address: STANLEY ROAD, GARNDIFFAITH, PONTYPOOL, NP4 7LH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 772711
BLAENAVON PHARMACY
Address: MIDDLE COEDCAE ROAD, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, NP4 9AW
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 790594
WELL
Address: 14 BROAD STREET, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, NP4 9ND
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 790293
ABERSYCHAN PHARMACY
Address: 15 BROAD STREET, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, NP4 7BQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 774012
HEALTH PLUS PHARMACY
Address: POST OFFICE BUILDING, ST. LUKES ROAD, PONTNEWYNYDD, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 6SU
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 762291
MAYBERRY PHARMACY
Address: 6 CHURCH AVENUE, TREVETHIN, PONTYPOOL, NP4 8DH
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 763431
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
PHILLIPS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 34 BROAD STREET, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 9NF
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
WILLIAMS & PARRY - ABERTILLERY
Address: 50 CHURCH STREET, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1DB
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
LEWIS OPTICIANS
Address: 7 CHURCH STREET, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1DA
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Pontypool & New Inn Station is 4.20 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.
Llanhilleth Station is 4.54 miles away.
Address: Llanhilleth station, Commercial Road, Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2HT
Llanhilleth is situated on the Ebbw Valley Railway and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Llanhilleth Station is an unstaffed station.