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Pontyclun East

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About

Pontyclun East is a residential and rural ward situated within the Pontyclun community. The area is characterised by a mix of housing estates and open farmland, with the M4 motorway forming a significant boundary to the south. This location provides direct transport links while separating it from the more commercial core of Pontyclun village itself. The topography includes gentle slopes leading down towards the River Ely, which flows along its western edge.

The ward contains the distinct village of Talbot Green, known for its large retail park which serves as a major shopping destination for the wider region. Alongside this modern development are older residential streets and areas of working agricultural land. A notable local feature is the historic motte and bailey castle mound near the church in Miskin, a remnant of the area's Norman past set within the green landscape.

Area overview

On average Pontyclun East has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontyclun East is £56,341 per year. Pontyclun East is home to around 2,857 people, with a population density of about 537.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontyclun East Population
2,857
Population density
537.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28(-17%)
Public order
8.75(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.05(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.3(-14%)
Burglary
4.9(+109%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,629
91.92%
Other White
50
1.75%
Chinese
36
1.26%
Indian
27
0.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.91%
Total population: 2,860

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,145
51.35%
Level 3 (A level)
321
14.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
264
11.84%
No qualifications
223
10%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
144
6.46%
Total 16+ residents: 2,230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
521
47.36%
Owns outright
446
40.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
94
8.55%
Other social rented
16
1.45%
Other forms of private rent
13
1.18%
Total households: 1,100

Property prices in Pontyclun East

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£324
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£256K – £482K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Pontyclun East area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,435 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontyclun East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£481,000£351
Terraced6£236,750£302
Semi-Detached4£231,468£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontyclun East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyclun East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£181,000
2017£293,500£197,500£187,500
2018£300,000£195,000£195,750
2019£317,500£190,000£183,725
2020£367,000£171,475£180,000
2021£386,000£227,500£214,250
2022£442,500£246,500£263,750
2023£455,000£235,000£240,000
2024£465,000£335,000£219,000
2025£477,500£272,500£225,000
2026£430,000£225,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyclun East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyclun East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£220
2017£233£240£179
2018£220£238£202
2019£255£249£237
2020£245£295£265
2021£280£277£238
2022£337£252£254
2023£317£273£314
2024£337£290£349
2025£346£278£334
2026£386£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyclun East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontyclun East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Pontyclun East

Is Pontyclun East safe?

Pontyclun East records about 63 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 Pontyclun East?

The median sale price in Pontyclun East is £320,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pontyclun East?

Pontyclun East scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pontyclun East sits around rank 1,833 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 Pontyclun East?

The average household income in Pontyclun East is around £56,341 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pontyclun East?

Pontyclun East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Binning (Independent).

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.