Area guide · Rhondda Cynon Taf

Living in Pontyclun

A snapshot of life in Pontyclun, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Pontyclun is a village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with a population of 5,801. The average house price is £303,604.

Where Pontyclun ranks

Affordability
#127 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

5,801

Avg House Price

£303,604

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

427 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,769.5

Median Age

42.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Pontyclun's detached homes (£373,324) command roughly 1.5× the price of a terraced (£245,107).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Pontyclun prices have risen 36% over the last 9 years (£224,046 → £303,604).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£373,324	£340,000	73
Semi-Detached	£262,831	£249,995	42
Terraced	£245,107	£218,998	60
Flat	£249,286	£243,750	14

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Pontyclun is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Pontyclun averages 427 Mbps — 327% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Pontyclun homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	63.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,155

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,801
Median Age	42.8
Median Household Income	£30,769.5
Employment Rate	54.5%
Owner Occupied	66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Pontyclun?

The average house price in Pontyclun is £303,604 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Pontyclun?

The most affordable entry point in Pontyclun is a terraced, with an average price of £245,107.

What broadband speeds are available in Pontyclun?

Average broadband download speeds in Pontyclun are around 427 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.8% of premises.

How big is Pontyclun?

Pontyclun is a settlement in Rhondda Cynon Taf with a population of approximately 5,801.

Most compared with

How does Pontyclun stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Pontyclun

House price: £177,121 · £303,604
Crime rate: 85 · N/A
Distance: 13.5 mi

Abercarn

Pontyclun

House price: £166,339 · £303,604
Crime rate: 84.7 · N/A
Distance: 13.8 mi

Abercynon

Pontyclun

House price: £161,702 · £303,604
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 8.9 mi

Aberdare

Pontyclun

House price: £172,897 · £303,604
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 13.2 mi

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

Pontyclun

House price: £157,985 · £303,604
Crime rate: 85.1 · N/A
Distance: 7.2 mi

Bargod

Pontyclun

House price: £226,037 · £303,604
Crime rate: 84.9 · N/A
Distance: 13.0 mi

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