Pontypridd Town

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.