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Pontypridd Town

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About

Pontypridd Town ward sits at the meeting point of the Rhondda and Taff rivers, forming the historical and commercial core of the wider area. Its layout is defined by the Taff Vale and the A470, with the landmark Ynysangharad War Memorial Park providing a central green space along the riverbank. The ward contains the main shopping streets, municipal buildings, and the old town bridge, which has long been a focal point for the community and its transport links.

The area is shaped by its topography, with residential streets climbing the valley sides from the central basin. The University of South Wales has a campus here, adding a student population to the town. A unique feature is the National Lido of Wales, a restored open-air swimming pool within the memorial park, reflecting the town's industrial heritage and community focus. The former tramroad incline at the Brown Lenox site hints at the engineering history that once dominated this river confluence.

Area overview

On average Pontypridd Town has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontypridd Town is £45,364 per year. Pontypridd Town is home to around 2,910 people, with a population density of about 1,242.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
244
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontypridd Town Population
2,910
Population density
1,242.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
119.59(+252%)
Shoplifting
64.6(+905%)
Public order
43.64(+431%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.92(+222%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.9(+157%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,635
90.52%
Indian
110
3.78%
Other White
66
2.27%
African
21
0.72%
Chinese
14
0.48%
Total population: 2,911

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
912
37.29%
No qualifications
436
17.83%
Level 3 (A level)
394
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
334
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
186
7.6%
Total 16+ residents: 2,446

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
629
48.61%
Owns with a mortgage
378
29.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
172
13.29%
Other social rented
70
5.41%
Other forms of private rent
24
1.85%
Total households: 1,294

Property prices in Pontypridd Town

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £198,500 in Pontypridd Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £457,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontypridd Town 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 Pontypridd Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£290,000
Flats4£106,998
Semi-Detached9£250,000
Terraced8£172,500

10 years median price trend in Pontypridd Town

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

All postcodes in Pontypridd Town

CF372HE

Mayfield Road

CF372ES

Pen Y Darren Close

CF374UL

Taff Street

CF372SW

Mill Street

CF372DP

Chapel Street

CF372BU

Tyfica Crescent

CF372TX

Graigwen Road

CF374TT

Crossbrook Street

CF372DG

Graigwen Road

CF372HF

Park Prospect

CF372DS

Morgan Street

CF372TR

Berw Road

CF372EG

Graigwen Road

CF372DT

Ynys-Gyfeillon Road

CF372HU

Graigwen Place

CF372BW

Gelliwastad Road

CF372SR

Market Street

CF374UF

Penuel Lane

CF372TF

Market Street

CF372UF

Upper Church Street

CF372DU

Hillside Terrace

CF372AG

Graig Yr Hesg Road

CF372TB

Catherine Street

CF372BP

Gelliwastad Road

CF372ST

Market Street

CF372HN

Brynhyfryd Terrace

CF372LD

Hurford Crescent

CF372ED

Heol Y Deri

CF372BS

Gelliwastad Grove

CF372YA

Library Road

CF372SP

Market Street

CF372LE

Heath Terrace

CF374TS

Crossbrook Street

CF372HA

Whiterock Drive

CF372DL

Lan Park Road

CF372EF

Fronheulog

CF374SU

Taff Street

CF374TH

Bridge Street

CF372HS

Pencerrig Street

CF372HW

Beech Villas

CF372DY

Library Road

CF372HR

Llwynmadoc Street

CF372TW

Graigwen Road

CF372HD

Graigwen Road

CF372HG

Vale Gardens

CF372EN

Whiterock Close

CF372AN

Darren Park

CF374UG

Taff Street

CF373NN

Pen-Y-Wal Road

CF372DR

Morgan Street

CF371HE

Rhondda Road

CF372AE

Blanche Terrace

CF372AL

Graig Yr Hesg Place

CF379SA

Gelliwastad Road

CF372HH

Ridgeway Close

CF372HP

Highfield Terrace

CF372BT

Library Road

CF372LF

Hillside View

CF374UH

Taff Street

CF372AD

Ynysgyfeillon Road

CF372HB

Lan Close

CF374SL

Taff Street

CF372AB

Berw Road

CF372EW

Nuns Crescent

CF372TH

Church Street

CF372DD

Old School Lane

CF372AF

Lewis Terrace

CF372EY

Whiterock Avenue

CF372EH

Whiterock Avenue

CF372DB

Tyfica Road

CF372EL

Whiterock Avenue

CF372EE

Rock Cottages

CF372EB

Llanwonno Close

CF372BL

Gelliwastad Road

CF372ER

Priory Close

CF372SU

Market Street

CF372DH

Lan Park Road

CF374UA

Taff Street

CF374TR

Taff Street

CF372AH

Darren Ddu Road

CF372HL

Pontypridd Town

CF372AA

Berw Road

CF372BN

Gelliwastad Road

CF374TD

Taff Street

CF374UY

Taff Street

CF372EU

Whiterock Close

CF372HT

Llanbradach Street

CF372AJ

Berw Road

CF372HY

Graigwen Road

CF372LB

Heath Crescent

CF372LA

Pantygraigwen Road

CF372AQ

Berw Road

CF372EP

Lanwood Road

CF372SN

Mill Street

CF372EQ

Graigwen Parc

CF373NL

Pontypridd Town

CF372DA

Tyfica Road

CF374UE

New Inn Centre

CF372DJ

Cwrt Coed-Y-Lan

CF372JA

Maes Y Deri

Data Sources

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