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Pontycymer
City in Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom
Overview
Pontycymer is a picturesque former mining village set in the Garw Valley of South Wales, known for its friendly community and dramatic valley scenery. Small yet full of charm, it offers a tranquil gateway to local nature trails and authentic Welsh culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Population
4,288
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.61°, -3.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,700
Local Cost
$1,108
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1104 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
CWL
Distance
29 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 58/100.
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