Town Pop. 1,701

Living in Pontlottyn: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pontlottyn scores 61/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 58/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Pontlottyn places 3rd of 6 in the CF81 postcode district.

That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (84) and environment (81) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF81 postcode district.

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Pontlottyn scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
55.8 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 29 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen Street 18 crimes
  2. 2 Mount Street 16 crimes
  3. 3 Wine Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 4.136 · PM2.5 4.913 · PM10 7.371 µg/m³
81
Green Space 82
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital31.6 mi
Weston General Hospital31.7 mi
Hereford County Hospital32.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust14.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMEDDYGFA CWM RHYMNI PRACTICE0.9 mi
GP capacity1,191 patients per GP

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

Broadband
76
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate50.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.6%Unemployed3.9%Retired22.1%Student2.8%Other inactive20.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.2%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary48.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications31.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.6%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership60.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
68
Council tax Caerphilly · 2025-26
A £1,304
B £1,521
C £1,739
D £1,956
E £2,391
F £2,825
G £3,260
H £3,912
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
58
Pontlottyn 0.1 mi
Rhymney 1 mi
Tir-Phil 2.2 mi
J32 M4 15 mi
J27 M4 15.2 mi
J32 M4 15.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pontlottyn in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Abertysswg 62 0.7 mi away ⇄
Fochriw 51 0.7 mi away ⇄
Rhymney 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
New Tredegar 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Deri 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tredegar 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bedlinog 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ebbw Vale 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Merthyr Tydfil 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cwm 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Markham 62 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pontlottyn a nice place to live?

Pontlottyn is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pontlottyn is 61/100, 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 Pontlottyn?

Pontlottyn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Pontlottyn

CF81 61 ⇄

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