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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 None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
N/A
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
20.4(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.9(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.68(-9%)
Public order
5.49(-33%)
Vehicle crime
2.62(-9%)
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 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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Pontllanfraith 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 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
Detached25£290,000
Flats2£96,000
Semi-Detached40£185,500
Terraced15£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

NP122NB

Alder Rise

NP122AB

Elim Way

NP122PW

Forest Hill

NP122FW

Shannon Close

NP122EW

Treowen Avenue

NP122DQ

Penmaen Industrial Estate

NP122AQ

Meadow Road

NP122PY

Cherry Tree Road

NP122AG

Meadow Road

NP122QG

Llanarth Road

NP122LD

Newbridge Road

NP122DA

Coed Cae Ddu Road

NP122XH

Blackwood Business Park

NP122PT

Laburnum Grove

Data Sources

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