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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 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
71
Deprivation level
N/A
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
40.46(+19%)
Public order
10.98(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.42(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.22(-15%)
Other theft
5.49(+20%)
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%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Pontardawe area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £623,230.

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
Detached16£252,500
Semi-Detached35£172,000
Terraced8£126,500

10 years median price trend in Pontardawe

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

All postcodes in Pontardawe

SA84LT

Gelligron Road

SA84HL

Pontardawe

SA84JQ

Hopkin Street

SA84NJ

East Crossways

SA84LW

Waun Gron

SA84QQ

Bethesda Road

SA84PE

Coed Cae

SA84AG

Ffordd Parc Ynysderw

SA84EG

Ynysderw Road

SA84AZ

Clos Yr Hen Ysgol

SA84AB

Swansea Road

SA84TR

Gwrhyd Road

SA84JP

Brynawel

SA84BW

Clos Nant Ddu

SA84LG

Bryn Celyn

SA84LQ

Heathfield Road

SA84TA

Pontardawe

SA95AA

Pontardawe

SA84SH

Ael-Y-Fro

SA84LU

Gelligron Road

SA84SL

Commercial Road

SA84ES

Fuller Street

SA84TH

Gwrhyd Road

SA84EP

Pontardawe

SA84JU

Pontardawe

SA84ED

Herbert Street

SA84PX

Cherry Grove

SA84SS

Commercial Road

SA84HD

Thomas Street

SA84LY

Gellideg

SA84NP

Gelligron Road

SA84TQ

Pontardawe

SA84JY

Bronywawr

SA84HB

Mount Pleasant

SA84JT

Alltacham Drive

SA84ST

Garth Road

SA84LZ

Lon Deg

SA84NG

Godrer Fro

SA84TP

Gwrhyd Road

SA84JZ

Clos Y Cwm

SA84JJ

School Lane

SA84JS

Maes Yr Ysgol

SA84EA

Herbert Street

SA84NW

Cwrt Y Waun

SA92SB

Gwrhyd Road

SA84HA

Tawe Terrace

SA84JB

Church Street

SA84RP

Penlan Road

SA89AZ

Pontardawe

SA84RJ

Glanrhyd Road

SA84EN

Alloy Industrial Estate

SA84JE

Jones Street

SA84JL

Court Lane

SA84EB

Herbert Street

SA84JX

Rodfa Alltacham

SA84EQ

Francis Street

SA84TS

Llanguicke Road

SA91YA

Pontardawe

SA84JD

Quarr Road

SA84SX

Pontardawe Road

SA84PP

New Road

SA89BJ

Pontardawe

SA84LL

Sycamore Lane

SA84NX

Alltywaun

SA84HR

Pontardawe

SA84NS

Ael Y Fro

SA84TJ

Gwrhyd Road

SA89BR

Pontardawe

SA84TN

Gwrhyd Road

SA84JW

Ffordd Brynheulog

SA84JR

Alltycham Drive

SA84NA

Cefn Llan Road

SA84BE

Pontardawe

SA84LX

Gellideg

SA84ER

Orchard Street

SA84QD

Ynysmeudwy Road

SA84LB

Ffordd Silkin

SA84ND

Alltywerin

SA84NB

Gelliderw

SA84HY

Dynevor Terrace

SA84QE

Gellyfowy Road

SA84HH

Grove Road

SA83YN

Pontardawe

SA84PN

Old Road

SA84LP

Leyshon Road

SA84PD

Brecon Road

SA84NT

Fairway Drive

SA84LJ

Oak Hill Way

SA84RR

Baran Road

SA84NZ

Tal Y Fro

SA84HN

Pontardawe

SA84PL

Llanguicke Road

SA84LS

Compass Row

SA84PT

Parc Gilbertson

SA84TE

Cwmclyd Road

SA84NN

Lon Y Coed

SA84NU

Derwen Deg

SA84RW

Llys Baran

SA84WN

Pontardawe

SA84ET

Holly Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.