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Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg

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About

The area comprises the former mining communities of Rhymney, Pontlottyn and Abertysswg, situated in the upper Rhymney Valley. The landscape is defined by steep valley sides and the course of the River Rhymney. Terraced housing, built for the industrial workforce, characterises the settlements, with local amenities and services concentrated along the main roads.

The area's history is closely tied to the now-closed deep coal mines and the ironworks that once operated here. A surviving landmark is the Rhymney Bridge, a notable multi-arched viaduct that carries the railway high above the valley floor. Community life often centres around local rugby clubs, sports grounds, and the annual Rhymney Festival.

Area overview

On average Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 28.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg is £35,374 per year. Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg is home to around 8,545 people, with a population density of about 396 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg Population
8,545
Population density
396 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.67(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.98(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.7(+59%)
Public order
8.31(+1%)
Vehicle crime
7.02(+145%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,324
97.43%
Other White
43
0.5%
Indian
25
0.29%
Irish
16
0.19%
Other
16
0.19%
Total population: 8,544

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,231
31.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,283
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,057
15.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,045
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
814
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,323
34.07%
Social rents from council
1,021
26.29%
Owns with a mortgage
875
22.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
411
10.58%
Other social rented
161
4.15%
Total households: 3,883

Property prices in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg

Median price£122,500
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £154K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £122,500 (about £136 per square foot) in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£252,500£224
Semi-Detached10£145,000£156
Terraced38£112,500£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,000£51,000£81,500£65,000
2017£187,500£62,625£120,000£62,000
2018£230,000£58,500£88,000£70,000
2019£202,000£58,250£81,975£81,000
2020£197,000£52,998£75,000£85,500
2021£185,000£74,000£125,000£90,000
2022£230,000£78,000£130,000£108,000
2023£210,000£62,500£130,000£120,000
2024£277,500£113,500£110,500
2025£252,500£195,000£140,000£118,500
2026£67,500£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122£85£61£70
2017£121£114£103£65
2018£152£113£95£85
2019£146£119£88£88
2020£141£63£83£94
2021£155£126£121£103
2022£196£133£124£115
2023£157£135£132
2024£214£135£130
2025£224£107£145£127
2026£81£107
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg in the last year.

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.