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Cwm Clydach

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About

Cwm Clydach is a steep-sided, narrow valley ward located in the northern part of Rhondda Cynon Taf. The community is primarily residential, with terraced housing lining the main road that follows the course of the Clydach River. The landscape is dominated by former industrial sites and the dense, wooded slopes that rise sharply on either side of the valley floor. This topography has historically defined its settlement patterns.

The area's past is closely tied to coal mining, with the remnants of the Clydach Vale collieries shaping the local environment. A notable local feature is the comprehensive reclamation work that has transformed old spoil tips into community green spaces. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhoods of Clydach Vale and Tyntetown, which are connected by the winding A4061 road. Social and recreational facilities are focused within these residential clusters.

Area overview

On average Cwm Clydach has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cwm Clydach is £39,171 per year. Cwm Clydach is home to around 2,777 people, with a population density of about 570.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cwm Clydach Population
2,777
Population density
570.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.33(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.84(-47%)
Public order
5.4(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.68(-36%)
Other theft
2.88(-37%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,621
94.42%
Other White
108
3.89%
Indian
11
0.4%
Other Asian
8
0.29%
African
7
0.25%
Total population: 2,776

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
727
32.75%
Level 4 qualifications or above
374
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
361
16.26%
Level 3 (A level)
347
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
222
10%
Total 16+ residents: 2,220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
489
40.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
27.67%
Owns with a mortgage
284
23.53%
Other forms of private rent
50
4.14%
Other social rented
31
2.57%
Total households: 1,207

Property prices in Cwm Clydach

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£129
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£97K – £132K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £129 per square foot) in Cwm Clydach area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £178,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwm Clydach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£124,000£103
Terraced28£120,000£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwm Clydach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm Clydach.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£49,500
2017£85,000£58,750
2018£124,000£55,750
2019£145,000£62,500
2020£124,500£68,000
2021£135,500£86,000
2022£161,000£90,000
2023£110,000£95,000
2024£188,750£99,000
2025£124,000£115,000
2026£126,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm Clydach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm Clydach.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£67
2017£68£64
2018£107£66
2019£79£73
2020£106£78
2021£147£104
2022£149£112
2023£177£115
2024£180£117
2025£103£125
2026£136
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm Clydach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cwm Clydach in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Cwm Clydach

Is Cwm Clydach safe?

Cwm Clydach records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cwm Clydach?

The median sale price in Cwm Clydach is £120,000 (about £129 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cwm Clydach?

Cwm Clydach scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cwm Clydach sits around rank 433 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cwm Clydach?

The average household income in Cwm Clydach is around £39,171 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cwm Clydach?

Cwm Clydach is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mark Alan Norris (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.