Town Pop. 1,316

Living in Pont Rhyd-y-cyff: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pont Rhyd-y-cyff scores 54/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Broadband is where Pont Rhyd-y-cyff most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. On broadband specifically, Pont Rhyd-y-cyff sits 35 points above the CF34 district figure of 57/100.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). That puts Pont Rhyd-y-cyff in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF34 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Pont Rhyd-y-cyff scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CF34 0AA CF34 4AL CF34 9AA CF34

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heol Tyn-Y-Waun 15 crimes
  2. 2 Maesteg Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Cadrawd 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.687 · PM2.5 4.687 · PM10 7.243 µg/m³
81
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital33.8 mi
North Devon District Hospital38.4 mi
Southmead Hospital45.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryLLYNFI SURGERY1.9 mi
GP capacity14,575 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
92
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Bridgend
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired28%Student4.9%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary31.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership77.4%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
55
Council tax Bridgend · 2025-26
A £1,572
B £1,834
C £2,096
D £2,358
E £2,882
F £3,406
G £3,930
H £4,716
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Garth (Bridgend) 0.7 mi
Maesteg Ewenny Road 1.3 mi
Maesteg 1.7 mi
J36 M4 4.3 mi
J36 M4 4.8 mi
J38 M4 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £257,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£195k £220k £246k £271k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Maesteg 54 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bettws 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pontycymer 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Llangeinor 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Blaengarw 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sarn 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pant-yr-Awel and Lewistown 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cefn Cribwr 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Croeserw 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Coedhirwaun 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ogmore Vale 50 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pont Rhyd-y-cyff a nice place to live?

Pont Rhyd-y-cyff is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pont Rhyd-y-cyff is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pont Rhyd-y-cyff?

Pont Rhyd-y-cyff is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pont Rhyd-y-cyff?

The current median house price in Pont Rhyd-y-cyff is £257,000, around 10% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Pont Rhyd-y-cyff

CF34 50 ⇄

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