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Moriah and Pontlottyn

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About

Moriah and Pontlottyn ward lies within the steep-sided valleys of the Rhymney Valley. The area is shaped by its industrial past, with terraced housing climbing the hillsides. The landscape is dominated by the prominent ridge of Mynydd Eglwysilan to the east, which provides a distinct backdrop. The community is closely connected to the B4254 road, which runs through the valley floor.

The ward contains the distinct settlements of Pontlottyn and Moriah, separated by open green space. A notable local feature is the Grade II listed Pontlottyn Railway Viaduct, a stone structure crossing the valley. The area includes several community facilities and sports fields, with the surrounding hillsides offering accessible walking routes directly from the residential streets.

Area overview

On average Moriah and Pontlottyn has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 30% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moriah and Pontlottyn is £35,374 per year. Moriah and Pontlottyn is home to around 5,447 people, with a population density of about 744.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moriah and Pontlottyn Population
5,447
Population density
744.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.56(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.05(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.77(+88%)
Public order
9(+9%)
Vehicle crime
6.43(+124%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,310
97.5%
Other White
27
0.5%
Other Asian
13
0.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.24%
Indian
12
0.22%
Total population: 5,446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,444
32.2%
Level 4 qualifications or above
782
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
694
15.48%
Level 3 (A level)
663
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
521
11.62%
Total 16+ residents: 4,484

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
847
34.42%
Social rents from council
662
26.9%
Owns with a mortgage
565
22.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
253
10.28%
Other social rented
73
2.97%
Total households: 2,461

Property prices in Moriah and Pontlottyn

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£137
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £148K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £137 per square foot) in Moriah and Pontlottyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£145,000£147
Terraced25£119,500£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moriah and Pontlottyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118,500£51,000£81,500£60,500
2017£185,000£62,625£93,725£62,000
2018£180,000£58,500£86,500£68,000
2019£183,500£58,250£88,000£78,000
2020£197,000£52,998£76,500£82,000
2021£165,000£77,000£125,000£88,750
2022£218,000£78,000£126,000£108,000
2023£206,000£62,500£150,000£118,500
2024£220,000£140,000£110,000
2025£195,000£140,000£130,000
2026£67,500£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135£85£61£66
2017£117£114£102£65
2018£148£113£122£80
2019£141£119£85£76
2020£141£63£85£89
2021£147£133£138£100
2022£183£133£119£115
2023£318£185£131
2024£178£162£127
2025£107£145£137
2026£81£102
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moriah and Pontlottyn in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Moriah and Pontlottyn

Is Moriah and Pontlottyn safe?

Moriah and Pontlottyn records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Moriah and Pontlottyn?

The median sale price in Moriah and Pontlottyn is £130,000 (about £137 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Moriah and Pontlottyn?

Moriah and Pontlottyn scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Moriah and Pontlottyn sits around rank 247 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Moriah and Pontlottyn?

The average household income in Moriah and Pontlottyn is around £35,374 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Moriah and Pontlottyn?

Moriah and Pontlottyn is represented by 2 elected councillors: Dai Harse (Labour Party) and Mansel Powell (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Moriah and Pontlottyn

CF819RE

Brewer Street

NP225NX

Beulah Street

NP225AF

Carn Y Tyla Terrace

CF819QQ

Brynhyfryd

NP225PR

Forge Crescent

CF819QZ

Merchant Street

NP225JZ

Garden City

CF819QB

Farm Road

NP225PT

Capital Valley Eco Park

NP225LX

Moriah and Pontlottyn

NP225LD

Moriah Street

NP225BB

Westville

NP225PW

Moriah and Pontlottyn

NP225PP

Duffryn View

NP225AN

Arthur Street

NP225PJ

Jenkins Row

NP225LH

Maerdy View

NP225LG

Tan Y Bryn

NP225BG

Walter Street

NP225BE

Tysswg Lane

CF819PS

Merchant Street

NP225AG

Warnes Terrace

NP225JD

Hill Street

CF819PW

King Street

NP225PY

Moriah and Pontlottyn

NP225BA

Alfred Street

CF819RU

Heol Y Waun

CF819RL

Southend Terrace

CF819PR

Hill Road

NP225PQ

Field Street

NP225JU

Sunny Hill

CF819PP

Board Street

NP225LQ

Tan Y Bryn

CF819RA

Church Street

NP225AE

Abertysswg Road

NP225BD

Westville

NP225AS

Barkley Street

NP225JT

Nursery Crescent

CF819QF

Moriah and Pontlottyn

NP225AD

Pen Y Cwm

CF819PX

Queen Street

NP225PH

Moriah and Pontlottyn

NP225AW

Arthur Street

NP225JW

Hill Street

NP225JH

Hill Street

CF819RP

Moriah and Pontlottyn

NP225AU

Charles Street

CF819RH

Greenfield Street

NP225AA

The Green

NP225AT

Hill Road

CF819PJ

School Street

CF819QJ

Sunnyview

NP225AQ

Walter Street

CF819QG

Farm Road

NP225PX

Plantation Terrace

CF819PZ

Legion Court

NP225PS

Idris Davies Place

NP225LF

Tan Y Bryn

CF819QY

Station Street

NP225YD

Moriah and Pontlottyn

NP225AJ

Alexander Street

NP225JJ

Hill Street

NP225BH

Mclaren Cottages

NP225AL

Glyn Street

NP225NU

Victoria Road

NP225JA

Benjamin Court

NP225AH

The Green

CF819RG

Waterloo Terrace

NP225PD

Nant Celyn

CF819QR

Brynglas

CF819RJ

Ty Newydd Street

NP225JX

Brookfield Avenue

NP225PF

Mountbatten

NP225NS

Moriah and Pontlottyn

NP225NZ

Ramsden Street

NP225AP

Greensway

NP225AZ

Charles Street

NP225LN

The Terrace

NP225JQ

Hafod Y Mynydd

NP225LE

Tan Y Bryn

NP225BJ

Tysswg Lane

CF819QU

Pidwelt Rise

NP225JB

Jerusalem Street

CF819QN

Brynhyfryd

NP225PU

Wellington Way

NP225PB

Beulah Street

CF819QL

Moriah and Pontlottyn

CF819PD

Merchant Street

NP225AY

Charles Street

CF819QW

Recreation Ground

CF819QE

Stuart Street

CF819PQ

Heol Evan Wynne

CF819RS

Danygraig

NP225PG

Thomas Fields

CF819RR

Edmund Street

NP225QB

Moriah and Pontlottyn

NP225PA

Havard's Row

NP225JG

Maes Y Haf

NP225JY

Garden City

CF819QX

Station Villas

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.