A complete guide to property investment in Pontardawe.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Pontardawe offers a blend of affordability and recent growth that stands out in the region. The area has seen capital values change by -4.3% over the past year, but the three-year figure tells a different story, with a cumulative growth of 27.2%. This suggests that while the short-term picture has been mixed, the longer-term trend has been much more positive. With a median price per square foot of £190 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio of 4.1, Pontardawe is accessible for many buyers compared to pricier parts of the country.
Median price per sq ft
£190 / sq ft
Average rental yield
-
Capital growth (1y)
-4.3%
Sales in past year
57
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Pontardawe, Wales
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£230,000
25% of properties below...
£186,250
75% of properties below...
£323,750
Most expensive property
£550,000
Live listings
50
Median days on market
53
Looking ahead, Pontardawe’s three-year annualised growth of 8.4% points to a market with underlying strength, even if the most recent year has been softer. The area’s affordability, reflected in a price-to-income ratio of 4.1, should continue to support demand from both local buyers and investors.
However, with properties taking an average of 53 days to sell and annual sales at 57, the market may remain steady rather than fast-paced. Investors should be prepared for potentially longer holding periods, but the fundamentals suggest that Pontardawe offers a balanced risk-reward profile for those willing to take a medium- to long-term view.
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Investment properties in Pontardawe, Wales

£370,000
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Bryn Derwen, Pontardawe, Swansea.
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.