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About

Pontardawe ward lies along the River Tawe's upper tidal limit, where the valley broadens into a floodplain. The settlement is linear, following the A4067 road and river corridor, with residential streets climbing the valley sides. Its layout is defined by historical industry, with former tinplate and manufacturing sites now largely redeveloped. The area functions as a service centre for the surrounding Upper Swansea Valley communities.

The ward contains the Parc Ynysderw playing fields and the Pontardawe Leisure Centre, a focal point for local activity. The annual Pontardawe Festival, held in the town park, is a significant cultural event drawing visitors. The landscape is a mix of post-industrial land, residential areas, and green spaces pushing against the steep, wooded valley slopes that enclose the community.

Area overview

On average Pontardawe has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontardawe is £46,770 per year. Pontardawe is home to around 5,462 people, with a population density of about 190.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontardawe Population
5,462
Population density
190.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.98(+1%)
Public order
10.44(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.15(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-34%)
Other theft
5.31(+5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,221
95.62%
Other White
69
1.26%
Other Asian
24
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.37%
Irish
18
0.33%
Total population: 5,460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,288
29.02%
No qualifications
963
21.7%
Level 3 (A level)
731
16.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
710
16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
354
7.98%
Total 16+ residents: 4,438

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
794
33.9%
Owns with a mortgage
696
29.72%
Other social rented
356
15.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
220
9.39%
Social rents from council
202
8.63%
Total households: 2,342

Property prices in Pontardawe

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Pontardawe area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontardawe 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 Pontardawe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£265,000
Semi-Detached32£183,500
Terraced12£136,000

10 years median price trend in Pontardawe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontardawe.

All postcodes in Pontardawe

SA84JY

Bronywawr

SA84LP

Leyshon Road

SA84LX

Gellideg

SA84AF

Glan-Rhyd Road

SA84JG

Ffordd Brynheulog

SA84LB

Ffordd Silkin

SA84PS

Graig Llanguicke

SA84RU

Baran Road

SA84EL

Pontardawe

SA84ES

Fuller Street

SA84HE

Arthur Terrace

SA84JF

Haulfryn

SA84PA

Brecon Road

SA84TA

Pontardawe

SA84JZ

Clos Y Cwm

SA84LG

Bryn Celyn

SA84LU

Gelligron Road

SA84ND

Alltywerin

SA84EQ

Francis Street

SA89AZ

Pontardawe

SA84NH

Gwyrddgoed Road

SA84SS

Commercial Road

SA84EZ

Alloy Industrial Estate

SA84JH

High Street

SA84JP

Brynawel

SA84RW

Llys Baran

SA84RX

Baran Road

SA84JL

Court Lane

SA84AG

Ffordd Parc Ynysderw

SA84EN

Alloy Industrial Estate

SA84JW

Ffordd Brynheulog

SA84LZ

Lon Deg

SA84PH

Davies Road

SA84PW

Brecon Road

SA84PT

Parc Gilbertson

SA95AA

Pontardawe

SA84ED

Herbert Street

SA84AZ

Clos Yr Hen Ysgol

SA84JU

Pontardawe

SA84PF

Birchfield Road

SA84HB

Mount Pleasant

SA84HR

Pontardawe

SA84JN

High Street

SA84NQ

Alltywerin

SA84NZ

Tal Y Fro

SA84TN

Gwrhyd Road

SA84EA

Herbert Street

SA84HD

Thomas Street

SA84LS

Compass Row

SA84LE

Upper Heathfield Road

SA92SB

Gellyfowy Road

SA84LQ

Heathfield Road

SA84JE

Jones Street

SA84RP

Penlan Road

SA83YN

Pontardawe

SA84LH

Bryn Onnen

SA84PE

Coed Cae

SA84AD

Wesley Terrace

SA84LY

Gellideg

SA83HZ

Pontardawe

SA84NB

Gelliderw

SA84JB

Church Street

SA84RJ

Glanrhyd Road

SA84PN

Old Road

SA84TH

Gwrhyd Road

SA84TS

Llanguicke Road

SA84PJ

New Road

SA84EG

Ynysderw Road

SA84JX

Rodfa Alltacham

SA84LF

Bryn Derwen

SA84SJ

Gelligron Road

SA84TR

Gwrhyd Road

SA84AB

Swansea Road

SA84HH

Grove Road

SA84LW

Waun Gron

SA84SL

Commercial Road

SA84TQ

Pontardawe

SA84JT

Alltacham Drive

SA89BR

Pontardawe

SA83BB

Waun Penlan

SA84NW

Cwrt Y Waun

SA84LL

Sycamore Lane

SA84JS

Maes Yr Ysgol

SA84NX

Alltywaun

SA84EB

Herbert Street

SA84RL

Glan-Rhyd Road

SA84BE

Pontardawe

SA84PR

Heol Las

SA84WN

Pontardawe

SA89BJ

Pontardawe

SA84HN

Pontardawe

SA84NA

Cefn Llan Road

SA84TP

Gwrhyd Road

SA84EP

Pontardawe

SA84LA

Smithfield Road

SA84PG

Cysgod-Y-Fro

SA84QD

Ynysmeudwy Road

SA84NG

Godrer Fro

SA91YA

Pontardawe

SA84PD

Brecon Road

Data Sources

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