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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 low crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
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
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

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £249K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Pontardawe area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £623,230.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontardawe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£291,250£250
Semi-Detached34£162,500£184
Terraced6£126,500£152
Flats1£97,500£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontardawe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontardawe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141,250£102,750£111,975
2017£190,000£136,000£94,500
2018£205,000£120,000£102,000
2019£184,000£130,000£95,500
2020£200,000£127,500£130,000
2021£201,000£142,500£110,000
2022£265,000£169,000£128,000
2023£249,750£185,000£160,000
2024£270,000£191,875£145,000
2025£260,000£167,500£126,500
2026£317,000£166,000£83,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontardawe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontardawe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118£113£117
2017£165£136£96
2018£159£124£105
2019£158£122£125
2020£171£145£122
2021£168£150£134
2022£225£163£157
2023£215£181£180
2024£236£174£157
2025£239£184£152
2026£239£177£120
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontardawe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontardawe in the last year.

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.