Pontypridd Town
Strong on schools and transport, with safety to consider
Pontypridd Town at a glance
- House prices
- £200,000
- Lower prices20th percentile
- Schools
- 92nd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 83rd percentile
- Strong
- Crime rate
- 216.6 per 1,000 residents
- Weak3rd percentile
- Flood risk
- Data not yet available
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Pontypridd Town a good place to live?
Pontypridd Town may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance, stronger transport access and lower house prices. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf below.
Pontypridd Town and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd Town | £200,000 | 216.6 |
| Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | £185,000 | 66.8 |
| Tonyrefail West | £198,750 | 71.3 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Pontypridd Town
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 216.6 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 3rd percentile nationally
Recorded crime is higher than in most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Pontypridd Town
House prices
- Median sale price
- £200,000
- Percentile
- 20th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 18 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Pontypridd Town
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Pontypridd Town is theft, including shoplifting, at 82.7 per 1,000 residents: higher than Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf (9.3) and higher than Wales (13.4).
| Type | Pontypridd Town | Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft, including shoplifting | 82.7 | 9.3 | 13.4 |
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 59.0 | 39.4 | 37.4 |
| Public order | 30.8 | 10.8 | 8.8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17.6 | 8.5 | 9.8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9.8 | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Drugs | 6.8 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Burglary | 3.4 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Other crime | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Robbery | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Vehicle crime | 1.4 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Pontypridd Town
Schools
92nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Pontypridd Town
Flood risk
Data not available in this public guide
We cannot draw a conclusion about flood risk from the available figures.
About missing dataTransport in Pontypridd Town
Transport
83rd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Pontypridd Town a good place to live?
Pontypridd Town may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance, stronger transport access and lower house prices. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Pontypridd Town safe?
Pontypridd Town ranks in the 3rd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Pontypridd Town?
The median sale price was £200,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 20th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Pontypridd Town?
Schools rank in the 92nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Pontypridd Town?
Nearby public profiles include Aberdare West and Llwydcoed in Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf and Tonyrefail West in Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf.
