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Pontypridd

City in Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom

Overview

Pontypridd is a historic town in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, famed for its iconic bridge, musical heritage, and lush river valley setting. Visitors experience a mix of local culture, green spaces, and easy rail links to Cardiff. The town offers a friendly vibe and is a gateway to the stunning South Wales Valleys.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Population
31,206
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.60°, -3.34°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,986
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
71 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
21
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CWL
Distance
23 km

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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 110 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.

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 70/100.

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