Griffithstown, Pontypool, NP4 5BA

Griffithstown is a large suburb of Pontypool in the borough of Torfaen, Wales, within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. It is an ecclesiastical parish, formed in May 1898, from Llanfrechfa Upper and Panteg, and includes Sebastopol. Under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1894, it became a separate civil parish. The locality carries the postal district NP 4, indicating its position within the broader Pontypool area. As a suburb, Griffithstown offers a residential setting that reflects its historical roots while being part of the modern administrative structure of Torfaen. Its status as an ecclesiastical parish highlights a longstanding community identity, and its inclusion of Sebastopol suggests a neighbourhood that has evolved over time within the broader Monmouthshire heritage. Residents experience a blend of local tradition and contemporary suburb life, anchored in the broader context of Pontypool and Torfaen.