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Pontllan-fraith

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About

Pontllan-fraith is a village located within the county borough of Caerphilly in South Wales. The area is primarily residential, situated in the Sirhowy Valley. Its landscape is characterised by green, rolling hills that are typical of the South Wales Valleys. The community is served by local shops and amenities along its main roads, with housing consisting largely of terraced and semi-detached homes from the 20th century. The settlement pattern follows the contours of the valley floor and lower slopes.

The area is connected to the wider region by the A472 road. A notable local feature is the former Pontllan-fraith Waterwheel, a relic of the area's industrial past linked to coal mining and ironworking. Much of the surrounding land is given over to pastoral farming. Recreational space includes a rugby field, reflecting the sport's strong cultural presence in the valleys communities. The area offers views towards the surrounding uplands, including Mynydd y Grug.

Area overview

On average Pontllan-fraith has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontllan-fraith is £44,283 per year. Pontllan-fraith is home to around 8,381 people, with a population density of about 1,457.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontllan-fraith Population
8,381
Population density
1,457.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.94(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.59(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.49(-25%)
Public order
4.77(-42%)
Other theft
2.15(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,132
97.03%
Other White
107
1.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.21%
Other Asian
17
0.2%
Total population: 8,381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,685
24.49%
No qualifications
1,646
23.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,171
17.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,120
16.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
698
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 6,880

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,397
38.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,083
30.12%
Social rents from council
547
15.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
377
10.48%
Other social rented
137
3.81%
Total households: 3,596

Property prices in Pontllan-fraith

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Pontllan-fraith area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontllan-fraith 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 Pontllan-fraith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£290,000
Terraced15£157,000
Semi-Detached40£185,500
Flats2£96,000

10 years median price trend in Pontllan-fraith

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontllan-fraith.

All postcodes in Pontllan-fraith

NP122GL

Springfield Court

NP122NQ

Pontllanfraith

NP122AG

Meadow Road

NP122JF

Tram Road

NP122FZ

Mersey Close

NP122NG

Orchard Court

NP122JR

Gelli Lane

NP122GD

Crown Lane

NP122LB

Newbridge Road

NP122NT

Fleur De Lys Avenue

NP122NX

The Green

NP122DZ

Commercial Street

NP122EH

Hill View

NP122BW

Blackwood Road

NP122FQ

White Hart Lane

NP122GF

Mill Road

NP122JS

Overdene

NP122LX

Cwmalsie Lane

NP122DG

Heol Ddu Lane

NP122JY

Commercial Street

NP122FA

St Madoc Close

NP122BB

Pontllanfraith

NP122NW

Manor Road

NP122PJ

The Spinney

NP122QG

Llanarth Road

NP122LR

Pembrey Gardens

NP122QJ

St Sannan Road

NP122NF

Upland Road

NP122LP

Cwmalsie Crescent

NP122EN

Fleur De Lys Avenue

NP122FR

Newbridge Road

NP122PF

Highmead

NP122NY

Edge Hill

NP122JA

Gelli Lane

NP122NS

St Marys Road

NP122PD

Field Close

NP122ET

St Andrews Drive

NP122FN

Burnet Drive

NP122LD

Newbridge Road

NP122AJ

Oakfield

NP122XA

Blackwood Road

NP122NA

Brook Lane

NP122FY

Clyde Close

NP122LL

Islwyn Terrace

NP122PN

Forest Hill

NP122EQ

The Grove

NP122PE

Highmead

NP122EG

Rushmere Road

NP122NN

Manor Road

NP122GB

Avon Close

NP122AN

Newbridge Road Industrial Estate

NP122QT

Cwmalsie Lane

NP122HG

Heolddu Road

NP122NB

Alder Rise

NP122PZ

The Bowls

NP122EA

Highfield Road

NP122BX

Brynteg Avenue

NP122JW

Newport Road

NP122PQ

Bryn Lane

NP122FB

St Teilos Close

NP122FH

St Bleddian Close

NP122QH

Sir Ivor Lane

NP122YN

Newbridge Road Industrial Estate

NP122AT

Brynhyfryd Street

NP122LG

Llanarth Road

NP122HT

Gerddi Ty Mawr

NP122JH

Sir Ivors Road

NP122EY

Bryn Road

NP122NR

St Marys Road

NP122QP

Mynyddislwyn Close

NP122LQ

Islwyn Terrace

NP122LJ

Islwyn Terrace

NP122LZ

Llanarth Road Lane

NP122RA

Parc Bryn

NP122NZ

Edge Hill

NP122QQ

Rhymney Close

NP122NE

Highland Crescent

NP122DY

Penmaen Road

NP122PH

Maple Close

NP122FU

Tamar Close

NP122NL

Broadmead

NP122PY

Cherry Tree Road

NP122PT

Laburnum Grove

NP122HE

The Bryn

NP122BL

Pontllanfraith

NP122QL

Heol Trelyn Road

NP122PX

Lime Grove

NP122XN

Blackwood Business Park

NP122LU

Mill Road

NP122LW

Springfield Cottages

NP122DB

Brynglas Avenue

NP122DQ

Penmaen Industrial Estate

NP122PL

Forest Hill

NP122JX

Penllwyn Avenue

NP122XF

Newbridge Road Industrial Estate

NP122YU

Blackwood Road

NP122AF

Brookfield Road

NP122JE

Gelli-Groes Road

NP122DN

Penmaen Road

NP122LS

Woodland Road

Data Sources

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