Welcome to Pontllanfraith
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Pontllanfraith (Welsh: Pontllanfraith [ˌpɔntɬanˈvraiθ]) is a large village and community located in the Sirhowy Valley in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. It is situated adjacent to the town of Blackwood, with the Sirhowy River passing through both locations. The village includes the communities of the Penllwyn, Springfield and The Bryn. The population of the community at the 2011 census was 8,552.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
578 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
8,383 (2021) |
Density |
1,452 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.6 |
Ward |
Pontllanfraith |
District |
Caerphilly |
Postcodes |
NP12 |
ONS ID |
W04000912 |
Council
Contact details for Pontllanfraith Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Pontllanfraith Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Pontllanfraith Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Pontllanfraith Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Pontllanfraith Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Pontllanfraith Parish.
Local News
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Published: 12th Jun 2024
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Caerphilly Council confirms Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre closure
Published: 20th Mar 2024
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Caerphilly - Caerphilly
Published: 15th Nov 2023