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Pontllanfraith

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About

Pontllanfraith is a community ward located within the wider Caerphilly county borough. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraced homes to more modern estates. It sits on the western side of the Sirhowy River valley, with its topography characterised by steep hillsides leading down to the valley floor. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhoods of Pontllanfraith itself, along with parts of Blackwood and Pengam.

A notable local feature is the large, grassy mound known as Pen-y-Fan Pond, a reclaimed former colliery tip that now serves as a recreational green space with walking paths. The area’s layout is shaped by its industrial past, with former mining sites integrated into the community. Local amenities are concentrated along Commercial Street, providing essential shops and services for residents. Transport links follow the valley, with the main A4048 road running through the area.

Area overview

On average Pontllanfraith has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontllanfraith is £44,281 per year. Pontllanfraith is home to around 8,381 people, with a population density of about 1,451.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontllanfraith Population
8,381
Population density
1,451.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.45(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.08(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.07(+12%)
Public order
7.4(-17%)
Other theft
5.61(+11%)
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 qualifications or above
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 Pontllanfraith

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Pontllanfraith 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 Pontllanfraith 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 Pontllanfraith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£305,000
Flats2£96,000
Semi-Detached38£188,000
Terraced17£157,000

10 years median price trend in Pontllanfraith

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

All postcodes in Pontllanfraith

NP122HG

Heolddu Road

NP122QN

Pen Y Mead

NP122ER

St Peters Drive

NP122FP

Cinnabar Drive

NP122JY

Commercial Street

NP122PN

Forest Hill

NP122JZ

Commercial Street

NP122FX

Newbridge Road

NP122NL

Broadmead

NP122BU

Bryn Road

NP122BJ

Tir Philkins

NP122DT

Pontllanfraith

NP122JW

Newport Road

NP122NA

Brook Lane

NP122GB

Avon Close

NP122FJ

Dan Y Bryn

NP122JH

Sir Ivors Road

NP122LQ

Islwyn Terrace

NP122DF

Glan Islwyn

NP122GJ

Warren Court

NP122GP

Ger Y Felin

NP122GL

Springfield Court

NP122BL

Pontllanfraith

NP122HX

Trem Y Goron

NP122HT

Gerddi Ty Mawr

NP122XN

Blackwood Business Park

NP122DN

Penmaen Road

NP122FW

Shannon Close

NP122GH

Cwmdraw Court

NP122LB

Newbridge Road

NP122YL

Pontllanfraith

NP122AH

Millbrook Road

NP122AX

Newbridge Road

NP122BR

Blackwood Road

NP122RN

St Mary's Road

NP122AL

Millbrook Road

NP122GA

Severn Road

NP122QQ

Rhymney Close

NP122XF

Newbridge Road Industrial Estate

NP122EE

Valley View

NP122PL

Forest Hill

NP122XA

Blackwood Road

NP122AA

Elim Way

NP122DZ

Commercial Street

NP122FD

St Maelog Close

NP122JS

Overdene

NP122PW

Forest Hill

NP122QH

Sir Ivor Lane

NP122AE

Brookfield Road

NP122BG

Pant-Y-Resk Road

NP122QG

Llanarth Road

NP122QL

Heol Trelyn Road

NP122NX

The Green

NP122HF

Crown Cottages

NP122PY

Cherry Tree Road

NP122NN

Manor Road

NP122NS

St Marys Road

NP122DB

Brynglas Avenue

NP122DS

Cwm Braenar

NP122JR

Gelli Lane

NP122PT

Laburnum Grove

NP122FQ

White Hart Lane

NP122PX

Lime Grove

NP122QJ

St Sannan Road

NP122DG

Heol Ddu Lane

NP122GZ

Heolddu Road

NP122DA

Coed Cae Ddu Road

NP122DD

Brynglas Avenue

NP122JQ

Gelli-Groes Road

NP122LE

Llanarth Road

NP122HZ

Clos Y Goron

NP122NB

Alder Rise

NP122ND

Upland Road

NP122PE

Highmead

NP122AP

Pontllanfraith

NP122EX

Bryn Road

NP122LG

Llanarth Road

NP122LP

Cwmalsie Crescent

NP122LX

Cwmalsie Lane

NP122QT

Cwmalsie Lane

NP122LL

Islwyn Terrace

NP122RS

Sirhowy Crescent

NP122AD

Chapel Close

NP122AJ

Oakfield

NP122ES

St Johns Drive

NP122EY

Bryn Road

NP122YN

Newbridge Road Industrial Estate

NP122YU

Blackwood Road

NP122EG

Rushmere Road

NP122HE

The Bryn

NP122JU

Gelligroes Road

NP122GN

Lea Court

NP122HD

The Bryn

NP122JD

Pontllanfraith

NP122PB

Heath Road

NP122FZ

Mersey Close

NP122XH

Blackwood Business Park

NP122BS

Station Buildings

NP122FB

St Teilos Close

NP122NU

Fleur De Lys Avenue

Data Sources

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