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About

Cwmbach is a community ward situated within the Cynon Valley, following the course of the River Cynon. The area is characterised by its steep valley sides and traditional terraced housing, which line the hillsides in distinctive rows. Its layout and development were historically shaped by the coal mining industry, with former colliery sites influencing the local landscape. The ward functions as a residential area with local services centred along its main roads.

The community is served by its own railway station on the Merthyr Line, providing a direct link to Cardiff. A notable local feature is the Cwmbach Male Choir, which maintains a long-standing cultural tradition within the valley. Green spaces like the riverside paths and the surrounding upland common offer accessible areas for recreation. The ward's social history is closely connected to the broader narrative of the South Wales Valleys.

Area overview

On average Cwmbach has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cwmbach is £42,583 per year. Cwmbach is home to around 5,112 people, with a population density of about 956.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cwmbach Population
5,112
Population density
956.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.51(+16%)
Public order
15.85(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.72(-2%)
Shoplifting
8.8(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.61(+17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,885
95.56%
Chinese
50
0.98%
Other White
41
0.8%
Indian
20
0.39%
Other Asian
20
0.39%
Total population: 5,112

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,098
26.71%
No qualifications
946
23.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
707
17.2%
Level 3 (A level)
651
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
390
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 4,111

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
857
39.08%
Owns with a mortgage
684
31.19%
Other social rented
246
11.22%
Social rents from council
200
9.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
160
7.3%
Total households: 2,193

Property prices in Cwmbach

Median price£183,750
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £266K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £183,750 (about £213 per square foot) in Cwmbach area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwmbach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£309,750£253
Semi-Detached26£180,500£213
Terraced11£142,000£164
Flats1£84,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwmbach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmbach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£68,500£127,225£76,998
2017£174,995£58,373£135,000£70,000
2018£196,000£82,500£135,000£93,500
2019£197,498£84,500£125,000£84,750
2020£197,000£85,000£150,000£93,000
2021£240,000£79,995£160,000£113,995
2022£310,000£80,000£184,000£130,000
2023£295,000£109,950£185,000£137,500
2024£288,500£105,000£190,000£115,500
2025£315,000£85,500£210,000£133,500
2026£312,500£145,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmbach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwmbach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129£140£130£87
2017£167£94£137£84
2018£165£130£146£109
2019£170£126£108£98
2020£192£123£154£121
2021£206£153£184£130
2022£230£162£217£157
2023£225£172£197£174
2024£248£163£220£156
2025£238£173£214£160
2026£274£168£143
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwmbach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cwmbach in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Cwmbach

Is Cwmbach safe?

Cwmbach records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cwmbach?

The median sale price in Cwmbach is £183,750 (about £213 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cwmbach?

Cwmbach scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cwmbach sits around rank 663 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 Cwmbach?

The average household income in Cwmbach is around £42,583 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cwmbach?

Cwmbach is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jeffrey Alan Elliott (Labour Party) and Mustapha Maohoub (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Cwmbach

CF440DY

Pleasant Grove

CF440HN

Coniston Rise

CF440BB

Richards Terrace

CF440NH

Cenarth Drive

CF440LF

Cwmbach

CF440DZ

Rhodfa'R Afon

CF440LL

Conway Drive

CF440EL

Springfield Close

CF440BQ

Glas Y Gors

CF440NP

Timothy Place

CF440EF

Phillip Row

CF440LG

Clwyd Avenue

CF440AS

Sion Terrace

CF440DL

Maeshyfryd

CF440AG

Canal Road

CF440AE

Canal Road

CF440LQ

Claerwen Close

CF440DU

Cwmbach

CF440AR

Sion Place

CF440PS

Pant Y Cerdin

CF440BZ

Rhodfa'R Derw

CF440EW

Cefn-Pennar Road

CF440LU

Brynglas

CF440JP

Bracken Rise

CF440DH

Maeshyfryd

CF440EQ

Trem Y Cwm

CF440EU

Bryn Hir

CF440LY

Brodeg

CF440HY

Pinecroft Avenue

CF440HP

Grasmere Drive

CF440EG

Cefnpennar Road

CF440BE

Tirfounder Road

CF440BF

Cae Coed

CF440LT

Bridge Road

CF440AH

Ffordd Tirwaun

CF440EA

Blaennantygroes Road

CF440DA

Bryn Hir

CF440HA

Brodeg

CF440AU

Tirfounder Road

CF440DN

Maeshyfryd

CF440PG

Aberdare Road

CF440EY

Heol Rhys

CF440LE

Gower Road

CF440JG

Brookbank Close

CF440NB

Pinecroft Avenue

CF440AD

Tre Telynog

CF440JL

Parkfield Road

CF440AN

Ffordd Llety Shenkin

CF440PR

Pant Y Cerdin

CF440DB

Coed Duffryn

CF440BG

Greenfield Terrace

CF440BU

Heol Y Dail

CF440LD

Llangorse Road

CF440EP

Bryngolwg

CF440DG

Brynawelon

CF440LR

Chapel Row

CF440LH

Elan Close

CF440DF

Bryngolwg

CF440JQ

Larkfield Avenue

CF440AZ

Canal Road

CF440PN

Cwmbach New Road

CF440PF

Fairfield Close

CF440AW

Tirfounder Road

CF440LB

Blaennantygroes Road

CF440BL

Canal Road

CF440HR

Llangorse Road

CF440HH

Cerdinen Terrace

CF440PH

Pant-Y-Cerdin

CF440JD

Rhiw Ceris

CF440PL

Pant Y Cerdin

CF440BT

Coed Pinwydd

CF440BS

Llys Y Coed

CF440BP

Heol Y Deri

CF440ER

Bryngolwg

CF440AY

Canal Road

CF440HT

Rheidol Close

CF440EE

Pond Place

CF440DQ

Golwg Yr Afon

CF440DW

Bronhaul

CF440DT

Tir Founder Fields

CF440PW

Scales Row

CF440LZ

Glaslyn Drive

CF440DP

Bronhaul

CF440LA

Kendal Close

CF440EH

School Row

CF440DS

Tir Founder Fields

CF440ET

Bryn Hir

CF440LW

Pit Place

CF440BD

Tirbach Houses

CF440EN

Cefnpennar Road

CF440PB

Well Place

CF440PE

Ynyscynon Terrace

CF440BY

Pant Y Cadno

CF440HS

Llangorse Road

CF440ED

Waterloo Street

CF440DE

Bryngolwg

CF440EB

Daniel Street

CF440HL

Aberdare Road

CF440PD

Ynyscynon Street

CF440DD

Glan Yr Afon

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.