Town Pop. 3,214

Living in Tylorstown and Pontygwaith: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tylorstown and Pontygwaith comes out at 50/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 70/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 35/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the CF43 postcode district, Tylorstown and Pontygwaith ranks 2nd. On healthcare specifically, Tylorstown and Pontygwaith sits 11 points above the CF43 district figure of 59/100. That puts Tylorstown and Pontygwaith in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CF43 postcode district.

50
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Settlement area

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Tylorstown and Pontygwaith scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
140 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 231 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 51 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 57 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heol Mair 43 crimes
  2. 2 Heol-Y-Ffynon 35 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Dyfed 28 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.053 · PM2.5 5.226 · PM10 8.323 µg/m³
78
Green Space 61
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
70
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital29.1 mi
Southmead Hospital37.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital37.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust10.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 9 within 4km
GP capacity1,388 patients per GP

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

Broadband
60
Full fibre (FTTP)75.2%
available across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate47%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47%Unemployed4.1%Retired19.8%Student4.9%Other inactive24.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial20.9%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary45%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications31%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership55.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
63
Council tax Rhondda Cynon Taf · 2025-26
A £1,460
B £1,703
C £1,947
D £2,190
E £2,677
F £3,163
G £3,650
H £4,380
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
32
Llwynypia 1.2 mi
Ystrad Rhondda 1.5 mi
Tonypandy 1.8 mi
J35 M4 9.4 mi
J35 M4 9.4 mi
J34 M4 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £87,750 22
Terraced £85,250 20
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£73k £82k £92k £102k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Wattstown 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Ferndale 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rhondda 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tonypandy 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Porth 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Maerdy 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ynysybwl 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mountain Ash 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Treorchy 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gilfach Goch 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Abercynon 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hendreforgan 49 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tylorstown and Pontygwaith a nice place to live?

Tylorstown and Pontygwaith is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tylorstown and Pontygwaith is 50/100, 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 Tylorstown and Pontygwaith?

Tylorstown and Pontygwaith has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 450 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Tylorstown and Pontygwaith?

The current median house price in Tylorstown and Pontygwaith is £87,750, around 69% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £85,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Tylorstown and Pontygwaith

CF43 47 ⇄

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