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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 59 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-Detached31£187,000
Terraced11£142,000

10 years median price trend in Pontardawe

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

All postcodes in Pontardawe

SA84LR

James Street

SA84NJ

East Crossways

SA84QE

Gellyfowy Road

SA84JD

Quarr Road

SA84JJ

School Lane

SA84PP

New Road

SA84ST

Garth Road

SA84LT

Gelligron Road

SA84PX

Cherry Grove

SA84SY

Pontardawe Road

SA84BW

Clos Nant Ddu

SA84JR

Alltycham Drive

SA84RR

Baran Road

SA84HP

Ynisderw Road

SA84HU

High Street

SA84LJ

Oak Hill Way

SA84NF

Waun Sterw

SA84PL

Llanguicke Road

SA84QJ

Ynysmeudwy Road

SA84NT

Fairway Drive

SA84TU

Gellyfowy Road

SA84ER

Orchard Street

SA84NL

Gwyrddgoed Road

SA84LD

Oakfield Road

SA84QH

St Marys Road

SA84TE

Cwmclyd Road

SA84ET

Holly Street

SA84NN

Lon Y Coed

SA84SH

Ael-Y-Fro

SA84TJ

Gwrhyd Road

SA84HJ

Woodland Road

SA84NY

Cefnllan Road

SA84JQ

Hopkin Street

SA84NS

Ael Y Fro

SA84PB

Vicarage Drive

SA84HQ

George Street

SA84NP

Gelligron Road

SA89AW

Pontardawe

SA84HY

Dynevor Terrace

SA84NE

West Crossways

SA84QQ

Bethesda Road

SA84SX

Pontardawe Road

SA84NU

Derwen Deg

SA84PU

Parc Gilbertson

SA84TL

Gwrhyd Road

SA84HX

Dynevor Terrace

SA95AB

Pontardawe

SA84HA

Tawe Terrace

SA84HL

Pontardawe

Data Sources

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