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Pontypridd West

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About

Pontypridd West sits in the western side of Pontypridd within Rhondda Cynon Taf and covers part of the town around the high street and adjoining residential streets. The River Taff runs through Pontypridd and is a visible element of the local layout, with shops, community centres and schools positioned close to the river corridor. Local services on the high street serve everyday needs and small businesses operate from long-established terraces and parade fronts.

The area is served by the town’s transport links, with regular bus routes and rail services from Pontypridd station connecting to Cardiff and the valley towns. Pontypridd West is also an electoral ward for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and returns a county councillor to the authority, which shapes local planning and community services. Community groups and clubs meet in church halls and social centres that sit within walking distance of the core streets.

Area overview

On average Pontypridd West has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontypridd West is £45,364 per year. Pontypridd West is home to around 9,922 people, with a population density of about 803.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontypridd West Population
9,922
Population density
803.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.78(+44%)
Shoplifting
21.06(+228%)
Public order
16.33(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.13(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.06(+10%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,183
92.54%
Other White
222
2.24%
Indian
166
1.67%
African
55
0.55%
Chinese
40
0.4%
Total population: 9,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,597
31.34%
No qualifications
1,740
21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,370
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,222
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
747
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 8,286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,832
41.35%
Owns with a mortgage
1,319
29.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
778
17.56%
Other social rented
274
6.18%
Other forms of private rent
131
2.96%
Total households: 4,431

Property prices in Pontypridd West

Median price£161,250
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £207K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £161,250 (about £178 per square foot) in Pontypridd West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,787 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontypridd West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£305,000£258
Semi-Detached27£220,000£243
Terraced91£145,500£165
Flats4£96,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontypridd West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontypridd West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£62,000£150,000£98,000
2017£185,000£64,000£155,000£87,000
2018£232,875£94,500£155,750£98,000
2019£260,000£83,700£177,000£100,000
2020£225,000£107,500£172,500£97,000
2021£290,000£90,000£167,000£119,500
2022£330,000£92,500£225,000£126,000
2023£295,000£95,750£225,000£125,000
2024£267,500£120,000£220,000£127,500
2025£315,000£106,998£220,000£145,000
2026£155,000£87,500£170,000£163,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontypridd West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontypridd West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£104£146£97
2017£162£123£144£100
2018£164£109£166£111
2019£178£167£168£118
2020£172£189£182£125
2021£204£162£169£133
2022£238£190£222£159
2023£241£119£216£149
2024£240£189£200£159
2025£260£216£237£168
2026£198£159£230£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontypridd West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Pontypridd West

Is Pontypridd West safe?

Pontypridd West records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pontypridd West?

The median sale price in Pontypridd West is £161,250 (about £178 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pontypridd West?

Pontypridd West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pontypridd West sits around rank 881 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 Pontypridd West?

The average household income in Pontypridd West is around £45,364 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Pontypridd West

CF372SG

Typica Cottages

CF373NN

Pen-Y-Wal Road

CF372EU

Whiterock Close

CF372RW

Henwysg Close

CF371DW

Clos Broniestyn

CF372AF

Lewis Terrace

CF371XA

Burns Way

CF371PA

Llantrisant Road

CF372EH

Whiterock Avenue

CF372BU

Tyfica Crescent

CF372TS

Mill Street

CF371XE

Balmoral Close

CF372EW

Nuns Crescent

CF372AE

Blanche Terrace

CF372TH

Church Street

CF374SL

Taff Street

CF371NJ

Birchgrove

CF371HS

Upper Vaughan Street

CF372BN

Gelliwastad Road

CF372DR

Morgan Street

CF371AA

Maritime Industrial Estate

CF372LG

Hillside View

CF372SF

Tymawr Road

CF372BL

Gelliwastad Road

CF371NQ

Madoc Street

CF371EY

Gelliwion Road

CF379FX

Graig and Pontypridd West

CF372EE

Rock Cottages

CF372SN

Mill Street

CF371NG

Rickards Terrace

CF372LY

Trehafod Road

CF379SA

Gelliwastad Road

CF371FA

Lanelay Terrace

CF372HF

Park Prospect

CF371HP

Lee Street

CF374TD

Taff Street

CF371LE

Birdsfield Cottages

CF372SD

Hafod Lane

CF371XD

Rowan Close

CF372ER

Priory Close

CF371JR

Court House Street

CF372DU

Hillside Terrace

CF371ND

Leyshon Street

CF371JD

Quarry Road

CF372EN

Whiterock Close

CF372ES

Pen Y Darren Close

CF371JJ

St Marks Villas

CF379BL

Graig and Pontypridd West

CF372HU

Graigwen Place

CF371JN

Graig Street

CF371JT

Bryn Eglwys

CF372DY

Library Road

CF372PS

Hopkinstown Road

CF372EP

Lanwood Road

CF372SP

Market Street

CF372PR

Hopkinstown Road

CF372BP

Gelliwastad Road

CF371EF

Mound Road

CF372HT

Llanbradach Street

CF371EB

Rosser Street

CF372AU

Gelliwastad Road

CF371HF

Millfield Villas

CF371NL

Lower Alma Terrace

CF372NB

Colliery Street

CF371EQ

Lanwern Road

CF374UG

Taff Street

CF372AA

Berw Road

CF372RS

Pantygraigwen Road

CF372SJ

Gyfeillon Road

CF372DH

Lan Park Road

CF374UY

Taff Street

CF371LG

Maritime Terrace

CF371NT

Rickards Street

CF372DD

Old School Lane

CF371HZ

Maesycoed Road

CF372AB

Berw Road

CF371LR

Llantrisant Road

CF372DT

Ynys-Gyfeillon Road

CF371HE

Rhondda Road

CF371LL

Temple Cottages

CF372DS

Morgan Street

CF374TH

Bridge Street

CF372HG

Vale Gardens

CF371UN

Graig and Pontypridd West

CF371EG

Penylan Road

CF372DB

Tyfica Road

CF372EQ

Graigwen Parc

CF371EL

Coed Isaf Road

CF371QN

High Street

CF371LU

Graig Avenue

CF371NH

Graig Terrace

CF374UE

New Inn Centre

CF374UH

Taff Street

CF371JP

Regent Court

CF372SU

Market Street

CF372RH

Plymouth Road

CF372LD

Hurford Crescent

CF371RE

Rickards Street

CF372AL

Graig Yr Hesg Place

CF371DU

Sardis 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.