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Pontlliw and Tircoed

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About

Pontlliw and Tircoed is a ward located in the north of Swansea, comprising two main villages alongside surrounding rural land. The area is primarily residential, with housing estates and detached homes spread across a landscape that transitions into farmland. Local services are concentrated around the community centres and a few small retail units, catering to daily needs. The ward contains a section of the M4 motorway, which serves as a significant transport route through the region.

The geography includes areas of open countryside and woodland, with the River Lliw flowing through parts of the ward. A notable local feature is the Tircoed Forest Village, a development integrating housing within a forest setting. Recreational spaces like Pontlliw Park provide focal points for community activity. The ward's character is defined by its position between urban Swansea and the wider rural landscape of Carmarthenshire.

Area overview

On average Pontlliw and Tircoed has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontlliw and Tircoed is £55,087 per year. Pontlliw and Tircoed is home to around 2,499 people, with a population density of about 457.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontlliw and Tircoed Population
2,499
Population density
457.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.41(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.01(+10%)
Vehicle crime
12.4(+295%)
Public order
6(-33%)
Other theft
4.4(-13%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,401
96.12%
Other White
24
0.96%
Other Asian
14
0.56%
Irish
11
0.44%
Indian
10
0.4%
Total population: 2,498

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
814
40.58%
Level 3 (A level)
356
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
301
15%
No qualifications
211
10.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
155
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 2,006

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
440
42.72%
Owns outright
438
42.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
117
11.36%
Other forms of private rent
18
1.75%
Other social rented
12
1.17%
Total households: 1,030

Property prices in Pontlliw and Tircoed

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Pontlliw and Tircoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £422,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontlliw and Tircoed 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£340,000
Semi-Detached8£212,500
Terraced10£167,500

10 years median price trend in Pontlliw and Tircoed

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontlliw and Tircoed.

Data Sources

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