C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilRhondda Cynon Taf
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh village
17% above the national average.
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Pontygwaith showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Pontygwaith boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
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C+
B
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Nearby Places

Stanleytown

suburb

C+

0.7 km away

Wattstown

village

C+

0.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Ample
Play SpacePlay Space
Ample
Golf CourseGolf Course
Plentiful
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Adequate
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Adequate
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Ample
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Ample

Transport Links

train
Llwynypia
Train
train
Dinas (Rhondda)
Train
train
Tonypandy
Train
train
Ystrad Rhondda
Train
train
Porth
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Ynyshir Primary School
Porth Community School
Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn
Pontygwaith Primary School

Pontygwaith House Prices

The average house price in Pontygwaith is £97,579, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Pontygwaith house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Pontygwaith graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£97,579

Detached house prices

£234,000

Semi-detached house prices

£160,000

Terraced house prices

£94,921

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pontygwaith a nice place to live?

Pontygwaith is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Pontygwaith?

Pontygwaith has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 87 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 17% above the national average, and 24% above the Rhondda Cynon Taf average.

What are the demographics of Pontygwaith?

The majority of residents in Pontygwaith identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is No religion (66%).