Area guide · Rhondda Cynon Taf

Living in Pontypridd

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

At a glance

Pontypridd is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with a population of 31,761. The average house price is £194,416.

Where Pontypridd ranks

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

Population

31,761

Avg House Price

£194,416

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

296 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,392

Median Age

43.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Pontypridd's detached homes (£354,048) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£111,952).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Pontypridd prices have risen 41% over the last 9 years (£137,779 → £194,416).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£354,048	£340,000	70
Semi-Detached	£208,275	£215,000	151
Terraced	£149,805	£144,975	348
Flat	£111,952	£107,498	22

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Pontypridd 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

Pontypridd averages 296 Mbps — 196% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Pontypridd homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.4
% Rated C or Above	59.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,204

Demographics & Economy

Population	31,761
Median Age	43.6
Median Household Income	£28,392
Employment Rate	54%
Owner Occupied	67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Pontypridd?

The average house price in Pontypridd is £194,416 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Pontypridd is a flat, with an average price of £111,952.

What broadband speeds are available in Pontypridd?

Average broadband download speeds in Pontypridd are around 296 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.9% of premises.

How big is Pontypridd?

Pontypridd is a settlement in Rhondda Cynon Taf with a population of approximately 31,761.

Most compared with

How does Pontypridd stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Pontypridd

House price: £177,121 · £194,416
Crime rate: 85 · N/A
Distance: 7.9 mi

Abercarn

Pontypridd

House price: £166,339 · £194,416
Crime rate: 84.7 · N/A
Distance: 9.2 mi

Abercynon

Pontypridd

House price: £161,702 · £194,416
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 3.5 mi

Aberdare

Pontypridd

House price: £172,897 · £194,416
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 9.4 mi

Abersychan

Pontypridd

House price: £161,481 · £194,416
Crime rate: 101.9 · N/A
Distance: 14.6 mi

Abertillery

Pontypridd

House price: £131,204 · £194,416
Crime rate: 156.6 · N/A
Distance: 12.6 mi

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