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About

Pontyberem is a community ward located in the Gwendraeth Valley area of Carmarthenshire. The settlement is positioned along the A476 road, with the River Gwendraeth Fach flowing nearby. Historically, its development was closely tied to the local coal mining industry, which shaped its growth during the 19th and 20th centuries. The landscape here is characterised by former industrial sites now largely reclaimed by greenery, alongside residential streets and local services.

The ward includes the main village of Pontyberem and the adjoining hamlet of Pontyates. A notable local feature is the preserved winding wheel from the former Great Mountain Colliery, which stands as a community monument. The area is served by facilities including a primary school, community hall, and several sports grounds. Surrounding the built-up areas are tracts of agricultural land, with the topography gently rising from the river valley.

Area overview

On average Pontyberem has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontyberem is £43,213 per year. The median sale price in Pontyberem is £149,550 (around £153 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £131,213 and £191,625. Pontyberem is home to around 2,864 people, with a population density of about 214.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontyberem Population
2,864
Population density
214.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.16(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.68(+5%)
Other theft
3.84(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.09(-84%)
Public order
2.09(-75%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,796
97.63%
Other White
24
0.84%
Irish
9
0.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
0.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.17%
Total population: 2,864

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
661
28.25%
No qualifications
515
22.01%
Level 3 (A level)
424
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
330
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
218
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 2,340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
532
43.82%
Owns with a mortgage
367
30.23%
Social rents from council
172
14.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
86
7.08%
Other forms of private rent
32
2.64%
Total households: 1,214

Property prices in Pontyberem

Median price: £149,550
Price per sq ft: £153
Sales (last 12 months): 34
Typical range (middle 50%): £131K – £192K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £149,550 (about £153 per square foot) in Pontyberem area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontyberem over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£287,500£235
Flats1£147,500£136
Semi-Detached17£138,000£153
Terraced4£97,475£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontyberem

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyberem.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,500£83,000£82,000
2017£135,000£88,000£82,000
2018£230,000£100,250£90,375
2019£175,000£113,500£88,250
2020£246,950£110,500£111,000
2021£232,500£115,000£112,750
2022£274,995£133,000£135,250
2023£322,500£142,475£115,000
2024£300,000£146,975£107,000
2025£312,500£140,000£99,950
2026£280,000£140,000£145,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyberem.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyberem.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127£88£83
2017£132£95£93
2018£156£103£94
2019£140£117£105
2020£159£122£98
2021£175£134£115
2022£230£156£138
2023£214£158£137
2024£219£161£111
2025£214£153£101
2026£251£153£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyberem.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontyberem in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Pontyberem ward.

Local councillors

Liam Bowen

Pontyberem - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Frequently asked questions about Pontyberem

Is Pontyberem safe?

Pontyberem records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pontyberem?

The median sale price in Pontyberem is £149,550 (about £153 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pontyberem?

Pontyberem scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pontyberem sits around rank 1,044 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 Pontyberem?

The average household income in Pontyberem is around £43,213 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pontyberem?

Pontyberem is represented by 1 elected councillor: Liam Bowen (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).