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Pontyclun West

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About

Pontyclun West is a residential ward located in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, situated to the east of the M4 motorway. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments, from post-war estates to more modern builds, set within a generally low-lying landscape. Local amenities are centred around community facilities and schools, serving the daily needs of its residents. The ward functions as a commuter base, with good road links providing access to larger employment centres like Cardiff.

The topography includes areas of open green space and playing fields, with the River Ely forming a natural boundary to the south. A notable local landmark is the historic Mwyndy Cornmill, a restored 18th-century watermill that sits near the river. Agricultural land and smaller industrial units are present on the ward's fringes, reflecting its transition from a more rural past. The overall atmosphere is suburban and settled, with a focus on practical living rather than tourism or major commercial activity.

Area overview

On average Pontyclun West has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontyclun West is £56,341 per year. Pontyclun West is home to around 3,201 people, with a population density of about 477.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontyclun West Population
3,201
Population density
477.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.74(+14%)
Public order
11.25(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.93(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.19(-2%)
Burglary
6.25(+167%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,008
94.03%
Other White
40
1.25%
Indian
29
0.91%
Pakistani
23
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.56%
Total population: 3,199

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,064
39.91%
Level 3 (A level)
428
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
381
14.29%
No qualifications
363
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
200
7.5%
Total 16+ residents: 2,666

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
625
43.49%
Owns with a mortgage
516
35.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
201
13.99%
Other social rented
54
3.76%
Other forms of private rent
31
2.16%
Total households: 1,437

Property prices in Pontyclun West

Median price£289,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £358K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Pontyclun West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£381,250£344
Semi-Detached10£281,500£255
Terraced17£272,000£284
Flats6£140,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontyclun West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyclun West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,000£126,500£158,500£191,000
2017£279,000£175,995£159,975£160,000
2018£370,000£227,500£169,950£174,000
2019£330,000£145,000£185,000£195,000
2020£355,000£199,125£198,975£195,000
2021£410,000£220,000£230,000£212,500
2022£428,000£218,750£264,500£235,000
2023£340,000£167,750£240,000£245,000
2024£402,500£275,000£247,500£231,000
2025£390,000£145,000£312,500£242,000
2026£408,500£126,250£225,000£249,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyclun West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyclun West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£170£209£235
2017£224£175£192£181
2018£258£211£209£198
2019£247£201£234£197
2020£286£209£241£220
2021£292£247£240£232
2022£313£236£278£258
2023£348£245£263£282
2024£320£256£311£262
2025£355£230£269£273
2026£317£258£246£298
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyclun West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Pontyclun West

Is Pontyclun West safe?

Pontyclun West records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pontyclun West?

The median sale price in Pontyclun West is £289,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pontyclun West?

Pontyclun West scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pontyclun West sits around rank 1,715 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 West?

The average household income in Pontyclun West is around £56,341 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pontyclun West?

Pontyclun West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Wayne Owen (Independent).

All postcodes in Pontyclun West

CF729BG

Heol Dafydd

CF729NE

Cowbridge Road

CF729HD

Coed Trecastle

CF729JT

Talygarn Mews

CF729BF

Ivor Park

CF729HF

Tirafon Court

CF729BQ

Maesyfelin Crescent

CF729ET

Llwyn Onn

CF729DN

Rivers Edge

CF729DW

Pontyclun West

CF729TY

Heol Yr Orsaf

CF729DZ

Ash Grove

CF729FH

Nant Rhydhalog

CF729EJ

Derwen Road

CF729EP

Fairview Close

CF729EG

Palalwyf Avenue

CF729BZ

Cowbridge Road

CF729DD

Castell Y Mwnws

CF729EB

Cowbridge Road

CF729EF

Stuart Street

CF729UG

Manor Cottages

CF729DU

Heol Glan Elai

CF729HH

St Annes Court

CF729FS

Meadow Way

CF729DB

Llanharry Road

CF729GP

Pontyclun West

CF729JU

Cowbridge Road

CF729EE

Cowbridge Road

CF729HG

Coedcae Lane Industrial Estate

CF729DX

Coedcae Lane

CF729UW

Coed Mieri

CF729WR

Western Courtyard

CF729ER

Cerdin Avenue

CF729EU

Llwyn Onn

CF729DJ

Danybryn

CF729BH

Heol Robart

CF729BR

Park Crescent

CF729EA

Cowbridge Road

CF729BL

Ffordd Talygarn

CF729GA

Clos Brenin

CF729FR

Meadow Drive

CF729HE

Rhyd Y Nant

CF729ZP

Pontyclun West

CF729DA

Talygarn Close

CF728JW

Hensol Road

CF729EX

Coedcae Lane

CF729HB

Woodland Terrace

CF729DG

Millfield

CF729ES

Station Terrace

CF729FP

Meadow View

CF729BT

Cowbridge Road

CF729EW

Coedcae Lane

CF729HA

Tylagarw Terrace

CF729WT

The Manor

CF729EQ

Fairview Close

CF729UH

Talygarn Court

CF729EZ

Coedcae Lane

CF729EL

Llwynfen Road

CF729BJ

Glan Yr Afon

CF729BN

Bro Dawel Close

CF728JJ

Hensol Road

CF729EH

Castan Road

CF729BU

Bryn Terrace

CF729BX

High Street

CF729DT

The Old Joinery Yard

CF729EN

Llwynfen Road

CF729ED

Cowbridge Road

CF729DL

Maes Yr Afon

CF729BA

The Hollies

CF729EY

Llwyn Onn

CF729BY

Talygarn Drive

CF729BE

Heol Y Felin

CF729WS

Pontyclun West

CF729FQ

Coedcae Lane

CF729BD

Paddocks Crescent

CF729DH

Danybryn

CF728JU

Hensol Road

CF729BP

Tegfan

CF729BB

The Hollies

CF729BS

Cowbridge Road

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.