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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

SA84NQ

Alltywerin

SA84JF

Haulfryn

SA84NY

Cefnllan Road

SA84PG

Cysgod-Y-Fro

SA84LR

James Street

SA83BB

Waun Penlan

SA83HZ

Pontardawe

SA84SJ

Gelligron Road

SA84PB

Vicarage Drive

SA84SY

Pontardawe Road

SA84HX

Dynevor Terrace

SA84JH

High Street

SA84LF

Bryn Derwen

SA84QH

St Marys Road

SA84PJ

New Road

SA84JN

High Street

SA84NF

Waun Sterw

SA84RU

Baran Road

SA84PA

Brecon Road

SA84NH

Gwyrddgoed Road

SA84LH

Bryn Onnen

SA89AW

Pontardawe

SA84RL

Glan-Rhyd Road

SA84PS

Graig Llanguicke

SA84TL

Gwrhyd Road

SA84PU

Parc Gilbertson

SA84NL

Gwyrddgoed Road

SA84PR

Heol Las

SA84QJ

Ynysmeudwy Road

SA84LE

Upper Heathfield Road

SA95AB

Pontardawe

SA84PW

Brecon Road

SA84JG

Ffordd Brynheulog

SA84NE

West Crossways

SA84LA

Smithfield Road

SA84HQ

George Street

SA84RX

Baran Road

SA84HU

High Street

SA84EZ

Alloy Industrial Estate

SA84TU

Gellyfowy Road

SA84AF

Glan-Rhyd Road

SA84PF

Birchfield Road

SA84HP

Ynisderw Road

SA84EL

Pontardawe

SA84HJ

Woodland Road

SA84PH

Davies Road

SA84HE

Arthur Terrace

SA84LD

Oakfield Road

SA84AD

Wesley Terrace

Data Sources

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