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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 moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.0% 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
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
48.1(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.5(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.38(+152%)
Public order
13.59(+52%)
Other theft
10.1(+100%)
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%
Arab
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

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £124,750 in Moriah and Pontlottyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£195,000
Semi-Detached6£139,000
Terraced29£118,000

10 years median price trend in Moriah and Pontlottyn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.

All postcodes in Moriah and Pontlottyn

CF819QZ

Merchant Street

NP225LH

Maerdy View

NP225LU

Hill Street

NP225BA

Alfred Street

CF819QS

Brynglas

CF819RS

Danygraig

CF819PP

Board Street

NP225BG

Walter Street

NP225JH

Hill Street

NP225YD

Moriah and Pontlottyn

CF819PN

River Road

CF819QF

Moriah and Pontlottyn

CF819RJ

Ty Newydd Street

CF819PT

Picton Terrace

CF819QN

Brynhyfryd

CF819QR

Brynglas

NP225JY

Garden City

NP225LL

Lawn Terrace

NP225PX

Plantation Terrace

NP225AQ

Walter Street

NP225JU

Sunny Hill

NP225LQ

Tan Y Bryn

NP225JL

Hill Street

NP225PU

Wellington Way

NP225BJ

Tysswg Lane

NP225PA

Havard's Row

CF819QT

Union Street

CF819PY

Penygraig Row

CF819QG

Farm Road

CF819PZ

Legion Court

CF819RN

Southend Terrace

NP225AW

Arthur Street

NP225PB

Beulah Street

CF819RB

Reform Street

NP225JT

Nursery Crescent

CF819PH

Wine Street

CF819QB

Farm Road

CF819QY

Station Street

CF819PL

Cinema Houses

CF819QE

Stuart Street

NP225JR

Hill Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.