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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
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
27.09(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.69(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.4(-8%)
Public order
6.32(-29%)
Other theft
4.77(-5%)
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%
Irish
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Pontllan-fraith area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £585,000.

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
Detached26£305,000
Flats2£96,000
Semi-Detached38£188,000
Terraced17£157,000

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

NP122BW

Blackwood Road

NP122DR

Windy Ridge

NP122GX

Heol Ddu Lane

NP122PQ

Bryn Lane

NP122YA

Tram Road

NP122DY

Penmaen Road

NP122ED

Highfield Crescent

NP122EJ

Llanover Avenue

NP122FF

St Rhidian Close

NP122JF

Tram Road

NP122PR

Laurel Drive

NP122FH

St Bleddian Close

NP122LH

Llanarth Road

Data Sources

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