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Living in Pontllanfraith

Pontllanfraith had 9,360 residents in March 2021 and is a city in the United Kingdom. Population density was 2,818.8 people per km² in 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 95.9%. The city had 4 schools in 2026. The employment rate was 52.7% in March 2021. Owner occupation accounted for 70.2% of homes in March 2021. In 2025, annual PM2.5 was 7.79 µg/m³. The city covered 3.3 km² in December 2022.

Lower unemployment than 63% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and dirtier air than 98% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Pontllanfraith?

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Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Pontllanfraith.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Pontllanfraith yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings4,015 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Pontllanfraith?

The unemployment rate is 3.2 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk10

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Pontllanfraith is 3.2%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Pontllanfraith 3.2%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability95.89 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate52.73 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.16 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,463 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk11Official
Unemployment rate3.2 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2025www.nomisweb.co.uk10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Pontllanfraith. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Pontllanfraith. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools4 count7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPontllanfraith highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Pontllanfraith highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents3,109 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents341.9 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Climate and air quality

Annual NO₂ was 7.9 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 12 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Pontllanfraith?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.8 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.79 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration6
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Pontllanfraith annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.8PM2.5154012.0PM1010407.9NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Pontllanfraith is 7.8 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–8Pontllanfraith 7.88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean7.9 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration4Official
PM10 — annual mean12 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration5Official
PM2.5 — annual mean7.79 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration6Official

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Aveley9,360 residentsBordon9,350 residentsYaxley9,405 residentsIrthlingborough9,310 residentsTiptree9,300 residentsLinthwaite and Slaithwaite9,245 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Pontllanfraith?

The published population was 9,360 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.3

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Pontllanfraith residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.6%Foreign residents 2.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area3.32 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area3.32 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.2Official
Foreign residents220 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.3Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents2.14 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents4.27 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density2,819 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk3Official · built-up-area figure
Population9,360 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.3Official

Is Pontllanfraith a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Student55%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–71%
Retirement56%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 43–69%
Foreign residents220 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population9,360 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings4,015 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability95.89 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate52.73 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.16 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes70.24 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices2 count7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad2.3 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age43 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Pontllanfraith under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Pontllanfraith?

The published population was 9,360 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Pontllanfraith?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.8 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Pontllanfraith?

The unemployment rate is 3.2 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk.

What is the typical salary around Pontllanfraith?

The median gross salary is 3,463 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Pontllanfraith?

220 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Pontllanfraith a good place to live?

Pontllanfraith may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Pontllanfraith, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/pontllanfraith/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  3. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  4. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  5. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  6. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  7. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  8. Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites datamap.gov.wales · checked 2026-07-07
  9. Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS datamap.gov.wales · checked 2026-07-07
  10. www.nomisweb.co.uk nomisweb.co.uk · checked 2026-08-26
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  1. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  2. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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