Cost of Living in Pontypridd
Wales
Town
Rhondda Cynon Taf, WalesPopulation: 33,000
Average House Price
£189.2k
-35% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,038
-3% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£900/mo
-25% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,105Band D / yr
Energy£148/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£65.62/ mo
House Prices in Pontypridd
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£189,200
Detached£303,600
Semi-detached£180,400
Terraced£140,800
Flat / Apartment£110,000
House prices in Pontypridd have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Pontypridd
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,038
Mean£42,642
Median hourly rate£18.13/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,853
Upper quartile (75th)£50,161
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-2.6%
£1,001 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Pontypridd
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Pontypridd each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £900 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £175 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £148 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £170 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £254 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £138 |
| Estimated Total | £1,855 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Pontypridd
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£65.62
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.30
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£170
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Pontypridd
- What is the average house price in Pontypridd?
- The average house price in Pontypridd is £189,200, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £303,600, while flats and apartments average £110,000. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Pontypridd?
- The median annual salary in Pontypridd is £38,038, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,001 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,853 (lower quartile) to £50,161 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Pontypridd?
- Average monthly rent in Pontypridd is £900 per month. Rents have increased by +4.8% over the past year.
- Is Pontypridd an affordable place to live?
- Pontypridd is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 28% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £900, while the median annual salary is £38,038 (approximately £3,170 per month before tax).
- How does Pontypridd compare to London?
- The average house price in Pontypridd is £189,200, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Pontypridd costs around 34% of London prices, making it £361,800 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £900 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Pontypridd?
- House prices in Pontypridd are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £189,200 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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