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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. 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
35
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
16.06(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.63(-18%)
Other theft
3.84(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.49(-76%)
Public order
1.75(-80%)
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%
Roma
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

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £159,975 in Pontyberem area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontyberem 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 Pontyberem over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£279,000
Semi-Detached16£149,550
Terraced6£113,725

10 years median price trend in Pontyberem

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

All postcodes in Pontyberem

SA155AA

Pontyberem

SA155EL

Mynachlog Road

SA155EA

Heol Y Parc

SA155ER

Maesyfelin

SA155FA

Bro Mebyd

SA155NF

Llannon Road

SA155BU

Min Y Graig

SA155DH

Heol Y Banc

SA155LF

Station Road

SA155NX

Pontyberem

SA155EB

Heol Y Felin

SA155BT

Hen Heol Y Banc

SA155EU

Heol Y Felin

SA155NB

Llannon Road

SA155HU

Coalbrook Road

SA155EF

Pontyberem

SA155EN

Parcy Mynach

SA155BX

Bryn Tirion

SA155HP

Heol Capel Ifan

SA155BP

Pontyberem

SA155NE

Llannon Road

SA155AH

Min-Y-Graig

SA155HW

Heol Y Pentre

SA155LA

Dreonen

SA155DS

Pen Y Bryn

SA147BP

Brodawel

SA147BR

Ddolgoed

SA155BR

Pontyberem

SA155AP

Capel Seion Road

SA155NW

Sylen Road

SA155AB

Heol Aneddfa

SA155HN

Railway Terrace

SA155AF

Grugos Avenue

SA155ES

Maesyfelin

SA155EY

Mynachlog Road

SA155LU

Hewlett Road

SA155AE

Furnace Terrace

SA155DR

Bryngwyddil

SA155HF

Heol Capel Ifan

SA155DN

Haulfryn

SA155EH

Heol Y Felin

SA155HA

Pontyberem

SA155AL

Mynachlog Road

SA155HT

Coalbrook Road

SA155LB

Ashgrove

SA147BT

Argoed Villas

SA155EE

Mynachlog Terrace

SA155DW

Heol Y Banc

SA155EP

Heol Llethryd

SA155DD

Ffordd Aneurin

SA155LE

Ashgrove

SA155BS

Hen Heol Y Banc

SA155DL

Heol Y Banc

SA155ED

Mynachlog Road

SA155LD

Maesyderi

SA155NA

Gwendraeth Row

SA155AN

Pontyberem

SA155DB

Heol Y Felin

SA155NH

Bethel Road

SA155LY

Llannon Road

SA155AD

New Road

SA155DF

Ffordd Aneurin

SA155EW

Heol Llethryd

SA155ND

Sylen Road

SA155DP

Pontyberem

SA155DE

Ffordd Aneurin

SA155DG

Heol Y Brandy

SA155HY

Heol Y Parc

SA155EG

Water Street

SA155ET

Maesyfelin

SA155AR

Capel Seion Road

SA155AS

Capel Seion Road

SA147BU

Pontyberem

SA155NN

Heol Bethel

SA155AW

Greenfield Terrace

SA155AG

Heol Y Bryn

SA155HG

Heol Capel Ifan

Data Sources

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