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Living in Pontrhydyfen: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pontrhydyfen comes out at 42/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Environment is where Pontrhydyfen most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the SA12 postcode district, Pontrhydyfen scores lowest. Against the wider SA12 district average of 52/100, that is 10 points below. On environment specifically, Pontrhydyfen sits 14 points above the SA12 district figure of 68/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA12 postcode district.

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Pontrhydyfen scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
153.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 48 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maes-Gwyn 14 crimes
  2. 2 Ton-Mawr Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Tarren Terrace 8 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 4.531 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.131 µg/m³
82
Green Space 84
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital39.4 mi
North Devon District Hospital39.5 mi
Southmead Hospital50.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust11.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCWMAVON HEALTH CENTRE1.6 mi
GP capacity14,524 patients per GP

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

Broadband
11
Full fibre (FTTP)74.6%
available across Neath Port Talbot
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 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%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.2%Student3.9%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.2%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary36.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.5%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership75.4%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
48
Council tax Neath Port Talbot · 2025-26
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
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
5
Neath 3.1 mi
Briton Ferry 3.1 mi
Baglan 3.1 mi
J41 M4 3.2 mi
J41 M4 3.2 mi
J40 M4 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pontrhydyfen 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

Cwmavon 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tonna 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Baglan 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Neath 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cilfrew 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Port Talbot 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cymmer 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Maesteg 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Croeserw 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Llandarcy 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Resolven 44 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pontrhydyfen a nice place to live?

Pontrhydyfen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pontrhydyfen is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pontrhydyfen?

Pontrhydyfen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Pontrhydyfen

SA12 52 ⇄

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