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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

CF372TS

Mill Street

CF372AU

Gelliwastad Road

CF372LG

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Data Sources

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