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Pontarddulais

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About

Pontarddulais sits within the Loughor estuary's northern reaches, with the River Loughor forming its western boundary. The area is characterised by residential streets and local commercial services centred around its main thoroughfare. It functions as a community for the surrounding rural settlements, with a history linked to tinplate and coal mining industries that shaped its development.

The landscape transitions from the town towards the expansive salt marshes and mudflats of the Llanrhidian Marsh. This low-lying environment is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, known for its overwintering bird populations. The area's connection to water is underscored by the notable Pontarddulais Cenotaph, a war memorial uniquely positioned on a small island in the middle of a roundabout.

Area overview

On average Pontarddulais has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontarddulais is £47,489 per year. Pontarddulais is home to around 6,514 people, with a population density of about 418.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontarddulais Population
6,514
Population density
418.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.02(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.83(-40%)
Public order
7.68(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.76(-35%)
Other crime
2.15(+2%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,279
96.39%
Other White
56
0.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
23
0.35%
Irish
23
0.35%
Chinese
19
0.29%
Total population: 6,514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,657
31.54%
Level 3 (A level)
997
18.98%
No qualifications
912
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
822
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
417
7.94%
Total 16+ residents: 5,254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,002
35.37%
Owns with a mortgage
940
33.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
396
13.98%
Social rents from council
253
8.93%
Other social rented
174
6.14%
Total households: 2,833

Property prices in Pontarddulais

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Pontarddulais area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontarddulais 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 Pontarddulais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£106,000
Detached26£278,500
Terraced24£173,500
Semi-Detached36£197,500

10 years median price trend in Pontarddulais

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

All postcodes in Pontarddulais

SA48JA

James Street

SA48HR

Pentre Road

SA48ST

St Teilo Street

SA48JQ

Nantyffin Road

SA48RB

Coedbach Road

SA48RH

Dulais Road

SA48SP

Dulais Road

SA48TF

Llys Morfydd

SA48PJ

Heol Y Waun

SA48JT

Clos Banc Y Berllan

SA48EH

Pen Y Pwll

SA48LF

Bryniago

SA48PQ

Heol Y Maes

SA48BH

Heol Daniel

SA48SZ

St Teilo Street

SA48LT

Glanyrafon Road

SA48LE

St Brides Close

SA48SY

St Teilo Street

SA48JE

Bolgoed Road

SA48PZ

Pantyfelin Road

SA48LR

Cross Street

SA48ND

Upper Mill

SA48QD

Lye Industrial Estate

SA48AJ

Y Gerddi

SA48NZ

Ger Y Pant

SA48SD

Myrtle Hill

SA48QU

Trinity Close

SA48AD

Clayton Drive

SA48EB

Maes Morrison

SA48NG

Upper Mill Road

SA48SR

St Teilo Street

SA48HX

Twyniago

SA48NU

Park Close

SA48HQ

Heol Y Barna

SA48NP

Pontarddulais

SA48LH

St Teilo Street

SA48PT

Glynhir Road

SA48HU

Alltiago Road

SA48RT

Williams Street

SA48LY

Glynhir Road

SA48DX

Bolgoed Road

SA48BL

Heol Daniel

SA48PS

Glannant Road

SA48LU

Pantiago Road

SA48SG

Tyn Y Bonau Road

SA48JU

Bolgoed Road

SA48NT

Wyndham Close

SA48NR

Cwm Cottages

SA48NH

Heol Wyllt

SA48SA

Cambrian Place

SA48RW

Maesgwyn Road

SA48QF

Pleasant Villas

SA48PG

Heol Y Maes

SA48TH

St Teilo Street

SA48SQ

Glanffrwd Road

SA48RJ

Llys Morfa

Data Sources

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