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Businesses in Pontypool
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 16.5%
Industry: 10.2%
Professional Services: 9.8%
Home Services: 8.1%
Restaurants: 7.8%
Education: 6.1%
Medical: 6%
Food: 5.7%
Local Services: 5.2%
Other: 24.6%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 152 | 18 years | 4.3 | 12.6 |
| Car repair | 61 | 17.2 years | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Beauty & Spas | 105 | 4.6 | 8.7 | |
| Beauty salons | 49 | 4.6 | 4.1 | |
| Hairdressers | 45 | 4.6 | 3.7 | |
| Community & Government | 64 | 23.4 years | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Government agencies | 17 | 4.1 | 1.4 | |
| Public administration | 19 | 4.2 | 1.6 | |
| Education | 158 | 18.9 years | 4.4 | 13.1 |
| Driving schools | 17 | 4.8 | 1.4 | |
| Secondary education | 29 | 3.9 | 2.4 | |
| Entertainment | 29 | 4.7 | 2.4 | |
| Financial Services | 48 | 4.5 | 4.0 | |
| Loan companies | 22 | 4.8 | 1.8 | |
| Food | 240 | 16.6 years | 4.0 | 19.9 |
| Convenience stores | 25 | 4.0 | 2.1 | |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 54 | 16.7 years | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Street vendors | 31 | 4.3 | 2.6 | |
| Home Services | 251 | 22.5 years | 4.2 | 20.8 |
| Electrical installation | 30 | 27.7 years | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| General contractors | 76 | 22.2 years | 4.0 | 6.3 |
| Other construction | 32 | 20.5 years | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Plumbing installation and repair | 18 | 4.1 | 1.5 | |
| Hotels & Travel | 84 | 23.7 years | 4.3 | 7.0 |
| Other accommodation | 19 | 4.4 | 1.6 | |
| Industry | 247 | 27.6 years | 4.3 | 20.4 |
| Construction of buildings | 27 | 27.5 years | 4.4 | 2.2 |
| Other membership organizations | 37 | 24.3 years | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 36 | 4.4 | 3.0 | |
| Wholesale of machinery | 26 | 14.3 years | 4.5 | 2.2 |
| Local Services | 104 | 4.4 | 8.6 | |
| Charities | 19 | 4.5 | 1.6 | |
| Medical | 169 | 19 years | 4.1 | 14.0 |
| Health and medical | 89 | 4.1 | 7.4 | |
| Physicians and surgeons | 19 | 4.7 | 1.6 | |
| Pets | 17 | 4.5 | 1.4 | |
| Postal Services | 21 | 4.3 | 1.7 | |
| Post offices | 16 | 4.3 | 1.3 | |
| Professional Services | 118 | 23 years | 4.2 | 9.8 |
| Corporate management | 24 | 3.7 | 2.0 | |
| Technical construction services | 27 | 18 years | 4.3 | 2.2 |
| Religion | 98 | 4.3 | 8.1 | |
| Churches | 49 | 4.3 | 4.1 | |
| Restaurants | 164 | 15.4 years | 4.0 | 13.6 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 45 | 4.2 | 3.7 | |
| Shopping | 506 | 23.7 years | 4.3 | 41.9 |
| Clothing stores | 16 | 4.1 | 1.3 | |
| Electronics stores | 19 | 3.6 | 1.6 | |
| Hardware stores | 23 | 4.3 | 1.9 | |
| Household appliances and goods | 29 | 29.3 years | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 24 | 21.7 years | 4.4 | 2.0 |
| Shopping other | 57 | 20.5 years | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Sports & Activities | 65 | 21.6 years | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| Sports clubs | 17 | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| Area of Pontypool, Wales | 8.2 km² |
| Population | 12,082 |
| Male Population | 5,948 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 6,134 (50.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -12.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -1.1% |
| Median Age | 43.8 |
| Male Median Age | 42.8 |
| Female Median Age | 44.7 |
| Area Codes | 1495 |
| Neighborhoods | Abersychan, Blaenavon, Griffithstown, New Inn, Penperlleni, Pontnewynydd, Trevethin, Pontypool |
| Local Time | Friday 6:00 PM |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.70111° / -3.04444° |
| Postal Codes | NP4 |
Pontypool, Wales - Map
Pontypool, Wales Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,808 | 12,680 | 12,218 | 12,082 |
| Population Density | 1,691 / km² | 1,553 / km² | 1,496 / km² | 1,480 / km² |
Pontypool Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.1% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool, Wales | -12.5% | -4.7% | -1.1% |
| Pontymoile | -12.5% | -5.1% | -1.3% |
| Torfaen | -12.1% | -4.8% | -1.2% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Pontypool, Wales Median Age
Median Age: 43.8 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool, Wales | 43.8 years | 44.7 years | 42.8 years |
| Pontymoile | 42.1 years | 43.1 years | 41 years |
| Torfaen | 41.6 years | 42.4 years | 40.8 years |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 years | 40.6 years | 38.5 years |
Pontypool, Wales Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 337 | 325 | 662 |
| 5-9 | 347 | 280 | 627 |
| 10-14 | 340 | 328 | 669 |
| 15-19 | 367 | 344 | 711 |
| 20-24 | 338 | 308 | 646 |
| 25-29 | 316 | 348 | 665 |
| 30-34 | 330 | 302 | 633 |
| 35-39 | 340 | 387 | 728 |
| 40-44 | 456 | 475 | 932 |
| 45-49 | 410 | 417 | 827 |
| 50-54 | 436 | 428 | 865 |
| 55-59 | 368 | 411 | 780 |
| 60-64 | 468 | 474 | 943 |
| 65-69 | 388 | 392 | 780 |
| 70-74 | 266 | 272 | 539 |
| 75-79 | 216 | 231 | 447 |
| 80-84 | 120 | 195 | 315 |
| 85 Plus | 105 | 217 | 322 |
Pontypool, Wales Population Density
Population Density: 1,480 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool, Wales | 12,082 | 8.2 km² | 1,480 / km² |
| Pontymoile | 5,013 | 8.3 km² | 605.2 / km² |
| Torfaen | 90,546 | 126.3 km² | 717.0 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260.3 / km² |
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Pontypool Blaenavon: 18%
New Inn: 16.3%
Griffithstown: 13.5%
Abersychan: 11.9%
Pontnewynydd: 8.1%
Other: 32.2%
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Pontypool Area Code 1495: 75.6%
Area Code 77: 5.7%
Area Code 78: 5.4%
Other: 13.4%
Business distribution by price for Pontypool, Wales
Inexpensive: 65.9%
Moderate: 29.4%
Expensive: 4.7%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. & Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Pontypool, Wales CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool, Wales | 148,183 t | 12.3 t | 18,152 t/km² |
| Pontymoile | 62,329 t | 12.4 t | 7,525 t/km² |
| Torfaen | 1,110,008 t | 12.3 t | 8,789 t/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,543 t | 11.4 t | 2,967 t/km² |
Pontypool, Wales CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 148,183 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.3 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,152 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
2. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
3. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/18 | 6:31 AM | 4.3 | 56.1 km | 11,550 m | 5km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/14 | 5:21 AM | 4.1 | 86.3 km | 3,000 m | 17km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/08 | 11:06 AM | 3.9 | 67.6 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 12:23 PM | 3.7 | 68.2 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 2:56 AM | 3.6 | 68.2 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 2:56 AM | 3.3 | 68.2 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 10:26 AM | 3.4 | 15.1 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/02 | 11:13 AM | 3.5 | 14.6 km | 8,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/01 | 7:52 PM | 3.5 | 20 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/99 | 12:15 PM | 4.5 | 37.4 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
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Pontypool, Wales
Pontypool (Welsh: Pont-y-pŵl [ˌpɔntəˈpuːl]) is a town of approximately 36,000 people in the county borough of Torfaen, within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire in South Wales. Pontypool Wikipedia Page
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