CF37 Pontypridd has demonstrated moderate price appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.9%, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital gains at 6.4% over the same period. The district ranks at the 88th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 57.8/100, reflecting strong fundamentals. Population levels have remained flat over five years, increasing zero percent, suggesting growth dynamics are driven by rental demand rather than demographic expansion. The postcode sits in an early gentrification stage, indicating potential for further development and investment activity. These metrics present a mixed picture: rental yields appear attractive relative to capital appreciation, though flat population trends warrant consideration against longer-term demand assumptions.
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- 1Property prices up 3.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.0% per year
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What's changing in Pontypridd · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.3 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by safety.
46 planning applications submitted in CF37 over the last six months, 5 change of use, 4 demolition.
- Application for prior notification for the proposed demolition of Pontypridd Police Station and Berw Road Multi Storey Car Park.Apr 2026 · pending
- Demolish existing garage and construct a 2 storey duo-pitch extension to side elevation with dormers to front and rear together with a single storey duo-pitch annexe to the front and a single storey flat roof extension to the rearMar 2026 · pending
- Partial demolition of the chimney stack serving the rear western wing of the Alfred Russel Wallace Building.Feb 2026 · pending
Pontypridd (CF37) common questions
Is Pontypridd up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Pontypridd (CF37) as Early. Its trajectory score is 59/100 (Strong), in the top 9% of districts nationally. The score is up 4.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Pontypridd safe?
Pontypridd has a safety score of 64/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Pontypridd?
The average property price in Pontypridd (CF37) is £193k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Pontypridd?
The median monthly rent in Pontypridd (CF37) is £730 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Pontypridd?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Mountain Ash (CF45), Treharris (CF46), Tredegar (NP22), Ebbw Vale (NP23), Ferndale (CF43). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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