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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
93
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
45.15(+23%)
Shoplifting
21.47(+209%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.04(+24%)
Public order
16.83(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.16(-11%)
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

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £156,250 in Pontypridd West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontypridd West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£343,000
Flats3£109,995
Semi-Detached26£208,000
Terraced77£145,000

10 years median price trend in Pontypridd West

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

All postcodes in Pontypridd West

CF371QJ

High Street

CF371XB

Arran Close

CF372EW

Nuns Crescent

CF372RA

Foundry Road

CF372TX

Graigwen Road

CF371HA

Sardis Road

CF372LR

Trehafod Road

CF372SP

Market Street

CF371FA

Lanelay Terrace

CF371LW

Llantrisant Road

CF372BP

Gelliwastad Road

CF371EW

Hurford Street

CF371PJ

Llantrisant Road

CF372AS

Graig and Pontypridd West

CF374YA

Graig and Pontypridd West

CF371HE

Rhondda Road

CF371JH

Pwllgwaun Road

CF371LX

Walters Road

CF372LS

Fountain Street

CF371ND

Leyshon Street

CF371RB

Lewis Street

CF372AA

Berw Road

CF372EN

Whiterock Close

CF372SW

Mill Street

CF371EE

Mound Road

CF372AP

Tymawr Road

CF372ES

Pen Y Darren Close

CF372HR

Llwynmadoc Street

CF372PP

Gyfeillon Road

CF372RT

Tymawr Terrace

CF379FJ

Graig and Pontypridd West

CF371JG

Woodland Terrace

CF371JQ

Quarry Hill Close

CF371LU

Graig Avenue

CF372AL

Graig Yr Hesg Place

CF372RG

Henry Street

CF372ST

Market Street

CF371NG

Rickards Terrace

CF372AH

Darren Ddu Road

CF371XD

Rowan Close

CF372EU

Whiterock Close

CF372HA

Whiterock Drive

CF372HG

Vale Gardens

CF372RP

Margaret Street

CF372TR

Berw Road

CF374TS

Crossbrook Street

CF374UG

Taff Street

CF371DZ

Woodland Terrace

CF371EU

Landraw Road

CF371LA

Albert Road

CF371NJ

Birchgrove

CF372DP

Chapel Street

CF372RF

Llewelyn Street

CF372TH

Church Street

CF374UH

Taff Street

CF371NF

Graig Street

CF372AF

Lewis Terrace

CF372DU

Hillside Terrace

CF374TR

Taff Street

CF372AU

Gelliwastad Road

CF372EH

Whiterock Avenue

CF372LE

Heath Terrace

CF372PT

Hopkinstown Road

CF372PY

Castle Ivor Street

CF371EL

Coed Isaf Road

CF371QB

Gelliwion Road

CF372AJ

Berw Road

CF372HH

Ridgeway Close

CF372RN

Henwysg Close

CF371DT

Broadway

CF371EA

Woodland Terrace

CF371ED

Bethel Street

CF371ES

Danylan Road

CF371LR

Llantrisant Road

CF371QZ

Mitchell Terrace

CF371RE

Rickards Street

CF371XF

St Andrews Road

CF372DA

Tyfica Road

CF372HY

Graigwen Road

CF372SG

Typica Cottages

CF372SH

Tymawr Parc

CF379FW

Graig and Pontypridd West

CF371JW

Courthouse Street

CF371NH

Graig Terrace

CF371UN

Graig and Pontypridd West

CF372YA

Library Road

CF371JE

Trem Yr Afon

CF371EG

Penylan Road

CF371JL

Golygfar Eglwys

CF371NN

Upper Alma Terrace

CF371PF

Penrhiw Road

CF372BL

Gelliwastad Road

CF372EL

Whiterock Avenue

CF372LF

Hillside View

CF372RS

Pantygraigwen Road

CF371QN

High Street

CF372PH

Hafod Lane

CF372RR

Pantygraigwen Road

CF371JF

Graig and Pontypridd West

CF371RA

Union Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.