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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 low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
52
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(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.61(+20%)
Vehicle crime
10.8(+276%)
Public order
6.4(-22%)
Other theft
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

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £370K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Pontlliw and Tircoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £444,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontlliw and Tircoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£375,000£265
Semi-Detached8£235,000£224
Terraced7£175,000£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontlliw and Tircoed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontlliw and Tircoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214,750£116,000£121,500
2017£205,000£152,000£119,000
2018£201,000£135,000£138,000
2019£250,000£162,000
2020£260,000£160,749£131,000
2021£280,000£191,975£150,500
2022£349,000£211,500£170,000
2023£290,000£220,000£157,500
2024£281,000£208,500£171,000
2025£378,000£239,000£170,000
2026£342,500£255,500£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontlliw and Tircoed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontlliw and Tircoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£111£141
2017£152£158£168
2018£183£156£196
2019£178£143
2020£214£177£196
2021£229£181£226
2022£244£213£237
2023£252£219£246
2024£260£205£239
2025£265£218£263
2026£261£230£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontlliw and Tircoed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontlliw and Tircoed in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Pontlliw and Tircoed

Is Pontlliw and Tircoed safe?

Pontlliw and Tircoed records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pontlliw and Tircoed?

The median sale price in Pontlliw and Tircoed is £300,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pontlliw and Tircoed?

Pontlliw and Tircoed scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pontlliw and Tircoed sits around rank 1,794 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Pontlliw and Tircoed?

The average household income in Pontlliw and Tircoed is around £55,087 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pontlliw and Tircoed?

Pontlliw and Tircoed is represented by 1 elected councillor: Vic Holland (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.