About Pontrhydyfen

Pontrhydyfen is a village located in Neath Port Talbot, Wales. It is situated near the Afan Valley and is known for its scenic surroundings. The village has a small population, contributing to a close-knit community atmosphere. Pontrhydyfen is primarily residential, with a few local amenities catering to the needs of its residents. The area is also notable for its connection to the film industry, as it served as the filming location for the movie "Pride." This has brought a degree of recognition to the village. For those interested in outdoor activities, the nearby Afan Forest Park offers various walking and cycling trails, making it a suitable spot for nature enthusiasts. The postcode area for Pontrhydyfen is SA12, which can be useful for navigation and postal services.

School Ratings in Pontrhydyfen

There are 49 schools in and around Pontrhydyfen.

House Prices in Pontrhydyfen

The average property price is £152K, with semi-detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £144K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Pontrhydyfen

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Pontrhydyfen, with 56 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Pontrhydyfen

Broadband speeds in Pontrhydyfen are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,969 sales

Average Price £152K
£500 — £3.4M
Detached £248K 512
Semi £144K 1,771
Terraced £111K 1,404
Flat £97K 136

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School 1.7 miles Cwmafan Primary School 1.8 miles Crynallt Primary School 2.1 miles Blaenbaglan Primary School 2.6 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) 2.7 miles Gnoll Primary School 2.9 miles YGG Castell-nedd 2.9 miles Tonnau Primary Community School 3 miles Baglan Primary School 3.1 miles Alderman Davies CIW Primary School 3.1 miles Ysgol Carreg Hir 3.1 miles Horizons Educare 3.2 miles

Crime in Pontrhydyfen 318 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Pontrhydyfen sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

124 Violence & Sexual Offences
56 Anti-Social Behaviour
34 Public Order
29 Criminal Damage & Arson
25 Shoplifting
12 Other Theft
12 Vehicle Crime
9 Other Crime
7 Drugs
5 Burglary
2 Bicycle Theft
1 Weapons
1 Robbery
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Baglan Train Station 3.1 miles
Briton Ferry Train Station 3.3 miles
Maesteg Train Station 4.1 miles
Maesteg (Ewenny Road) Train Station 4.6 miles
Skewen Train Station 4.8 miles
Garth (Mid Glamorgan) Train Station 5.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Cwm 0.6 miles Cerrig Llwydion 0.6 miles Rock 0.6 miles Pwll-y-glaw 0.6 miles Efail-fâch 0.9 miles Cwmafan 1.4 miles Tonmawr 1.4 miles Bryn 1.8 miles Brynbryddan 1.8 miles Gelli-gaer 1.9 miles Cynonville 2 miles Ynysygwas 2 miles

Local Government

District Neath Port Talbot
Ward Sandfields East
Constituency Aberavon
Parish Sandfields East

Notable & Famous People from Pontrhydyfen 1 people

Richard Burton
Actor
Welsh actor (1925–1984)

Streets in SA12 30 shown View all streets

@Service, Added service road 3 A4107 1 A48 1 Abbeyville Avenue 2 Abbeyville Court 3 Abbottsmoor 2 Aberavon Road 1 Acacia Avenue 1 Acacia Close 1 Acorn Place 1 Adare Street 1 Addison Place 1 Addison Road 2 Afan 4X Track 1 Afan Valley Road 7 Afandale 2 Albion Road 3 Albion Road Approach 1 Aldergrove Close 1 Alexandra Street 2 Alfred Street 2 All Saints Place 1 Alpha Place 1 Amber Close 1 Aneddfan 1 Angel Street 1 Aqueduct Terrace 1 Arthur Street 1 Ascot Drive 1 Ash Grove 1

Postcodes in SA12 50 shown View all postcodes

SA12 6AB SA12 6AD SA12 6AE SA12 6AF SA12 6AG SA12 6AH SA12 6AJ SA12 6AL SA12 6AN SA12 6AP SA12 6AQ SA12 6AR SA12 6AS SA12 6AT SA12 6AU SA12 6AW SA12 6AX SA12 6AY SA12 6AZ SA12 6BB SA12 6BD SA12 6BE SA12 6BG SA12 6BH SA12 6BJ SA12 6BL SA12 6BN SA12 6BP SA12 6BQ SA12 6BR SA12 6BS SA12 6BT SA12 6BU SA12 6BW SA12 6BX SA12 6BY SA12 6BZ SA12 6DA SA12 6DB SA12 6DF SA12 6DG SA12 6DJ SA12 6DL SA12 6DN SA12 6DP SA12 6DQ SA12 6DR SA12 6DS SA12 6DT SA12 6DU