New Homes in Pontyclun

What is life like in Pontyclun?

Located in Rhondda Cynon Taff, close to Cardiffin South Wales Pontyclun is a large commuter village with a growing community and great transport links. If you’re looking for a friendly rural place to live with easy access to the city, a new home in Pontyclun could be the right choice for you and your family.

What is there to see and do in Pontyclun?

Although Pontyclun is a village there are still lots of things to see and do in the local area, whether you’re browsing artwork and buying handmade gifts at Giles Gallery or snapping up preloved furniture and retro clothes at The Vintage Country Market.

The Royal Mint Experience is only a short drive away from Pontyclun, where you can find out how coins are made. St Fagans National Museum of History is also close by where you can discover Wales through the ages at the popular open air building.

For a little retail therapy, you can take the train into Cardiff where you’ll find high street and designer stores at St David’s Shopping Centre, or independent boutiques in the arcades. Alternatively, you can grab yourself a bargain at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend or shop local at the family-run stores in Cowbridge.

Other attractions within driving distance of Pontyclun include Castell Coch, Dyffryn Gardens, Rhondda Heritage Park and Cottrell Park Golf Resort.

What is education like in Pontyclun?

If you’re moving to the area with children, it’s good to know there are several ‘good’ schools as rated by Welsh regulator Estyn, including Pontyclun Primary and Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Gymraeg Llantrisant. For secondary education, Y Pant Comprehensive is rated ‘excellent’.

For older children, Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, the University of Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama are all within commuting distance of Pontyclun, ideal if they want to live close to home while studying for a degree. 

How are the transport links in Pontyclun?

Pontyclun is well-connected to nearby towns and cities by both road and rail, making it a popular place for commuters to live. The journey to and from Cardiff takes 25 minutes by car or train, while the journey to Pontyclun from Bridgend takes 25 minutes by car or 30 minutes by train. The village is a 20 minute drive from Pontypridd, and a 30 minute drive from Newport.

To get to London, the journey takes two hours 50 minutes by car or two hours 40 minutes by train, changing once in Newport. When it’s time to get away for a well-earned holiday, Cardiff Airport is just a 30 minute drive away from Pontyclun.

What New Homes Offers & Schemes are Available in Pontyclun?

Looking to relocate to Pontyclun? With Barratt Homes, you’ll have access to unique schemes. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, want to sell your current home or are a key worker, we have an offer that suits you.

Our low deposit schemes are designed to help you buy your dream home without worrying about the deposit. We can boost it up and support you along the way. And if you’re part of the armed forces, we offer a 5% deposit contribution to help you get on the ladder.

Time for a change? Selling your home with our help to sell schemes is easy. You can forget about estate agent fees and enjoy your new home while we do the legwork. If you’re a key worker, you can benefit from our Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme.

If you're ready to move but unsure on where to begin, don't forget to take a look at our Wales property buying guide for all the information you'll need. Browse our wide range of new homes in Pontyclun and take advantage of fantastic offers for a stress-free move, just like you deserve.