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Pontyberem

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 None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 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

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pontyberem Population

2,864

Population density

214.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,796

97.63%

Other White

0.84%

Irish

0.31%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.21%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.17%

Total population: 2,864

Economics

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

Owns outright

532

43.82%

Owns with a mortgage

367

30.23%

Social rents from council

172

14.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

7.08%

Other forms of private rent

2.64%

Total households: 1,214

Property prices in Pontyberem

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £144,550 in Pontyberem area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£279,000	£127,250	£170,988	£333,750	£363,750
Semi-Detached	13	£140,000	£117,000	£129,950	£159,950	£198,000
Terraced	5	£95,000	£57,800	£81,000	£99,950	£121,990

10 years median price trend in Pontyberem

All postcodes in Pontyberem

SA155HW

Heol Y Pentre

SA155BR

Pontyberem

SA155DH

Heol Y Banc

SA155AN

Pontyberem

SA155HP

Heol Capel Ifan

SA155NE

Llannon Road

SA155EF

Pontyberem

SA155DG

Heol Y Brandy

SA155EE

Mynachlog Terrace

SA155AA

Pontyberem

SA155BT

Hen Heol Y Banc

SA155DE

Ffordd Aneurin

SA155LU

Hewlett Road

SA155NB

Llannon Road

SA155BU

Min Y Graig

SA155EB

Heol Y Felin

SA155FA

Bro Mebyd

SA155AH

Min-Y-Graig

SA155HG

Heol Capel Ifan

SA155HN

Railway Terrace

SA155HT

Coalbrook Road

SA155ES

Maesyfelin

SA155EP

Heol Llethryd

SA155HF

Heol Capel Ifan

SA155NH

Bethel Road

SA155EY

Mynachlog Road

SA155ET

Maesyfelin

SA155LD

Maesyderi

SA147BT

Argoed Villas

SA155DP

Pontyberem

SA147BP

Brodawel

SA155NF

Llannon Road

SA155AD

New Road

SA155DD

Ffordd Aneurin

SA155EA

Heol Y Parc

SA155LE

Ashgrove

SA155AE

Furnace Terrace

SA155HU

Coalbrook Road

SA155AB

Heol Aneddfa

SA155EG

Water Street

SA155ER

Maesyfelin

SA155ND

Sylen Road

SA155AG

Heol Y Bryn

SA155ED

Mynachlog Road

SA155DS

Pen Y Bryn

SA155AR

Capel Seion Road

SA155LY

Llannon Road

SA155DN

Haulfryn

SA155HY

Heol Y Parc

SA155EL

Mynachlog Road

SA155EN

Parcy Mynach

SA155EH

Heol Y Felin

SA155BP

Pontyberem

SA155AS

Capel Seion Road

SA147BR

Ddolgoed

SA155DR

Bryngwyddil

SA155DW

Heol Y Banc

SA155AW

Greenfield Terrace

SA155AF

Grugos Avenue

SA155DL

Heol Y Banc

SA155AL

Mynachlog Road

SA155NN

Heol Bethel

SA155EU

Heol Y Felin

SA155LA

Dreonen

SA155AP

Capel Seion Road

SA155HA

Pontyberem

SA155BX

Bryn Tirion

SA155NA

Gwendraeth Row

SA155NW

Sylen Road

SA155LB

Ashgrove

SA155DB

Heol Y Felin

SA155DF

Ffordd Aneurin

SA155BS

Hen Heol Y Banc

SA147BU

Pontyberem

SA155LF

Station Road

SA155NX

Pontyberem

SA155EW

Heol Llethryd

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Pontyberem

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