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About

Cwm-twrch is a ward in the upper Swansea Valley, primarily containing the villages of Cwmtwrch and Cwmtwrch Isaf. The area is defined by the steep, forested slopes of the surrounding hills, with the River Twrch flowing through its centre. The landscape is a mix of residential housing and remnants of its industrial past, with old stone terraces built for the local workforce. The community is closely connected to the river and the surrounding natural environment.

The ward's character is shaped by its location within the Brecon Beacons National Park, influencing its development. Former collieries and quarries are now largely reclaimed by nature, forming part of the valley's green backdrop. A specific local feature is the Craig-y-Nos Country Park, located just to the north, which includes woodlands and the river. The area serves largely as a residential community for the wider valley, with strong historical ties to the South Wales coalfield.

Area overview

On average Cwm-twrch has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cwm-twrch is £40,614 per year. Cwm-twrch is home to around 2,219 people, with a population density of about 169.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cwm-twrch Population
2,219
Population density
169.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.45(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.76(-48%)
Public order
5.41(-34%)
Other crime
3.15(+50%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,107
95%
Other White
29
1.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.54%
Irish
11
0.5%
Total population: 2,218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
493
27.51%
No qualifications
376
20.98%
Level 3 (A level)
285
15.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
275
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
165
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 1,792

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
394
42.23%
Owns with a mortgage
224
24.01%
Social rents from council
129
13.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
107
11.47%
Other social rented
49
5.25%
Total households: 933

Property prices in Cwm-twrch

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£158
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £168K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £158 per square foot) in Cwm-twrch area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwm-twrch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£345,000£254
Terraced7£138,000£152
Semi-Detached5£110,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwm-twrch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm-twrch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168,000£87,500£85,000
2017£173,000£95,000£93,000
2018£175,000£101,500£94,000
2019£166,000£117,500£98,500
2020£250,000£95,000£92,975
2021£230,000£97,500£92,000
2022£317,000£139,500£101,000
2023£288,750£155,000£100,750
2024£295,000£133,000£152,000
2025£357,000£116,000£125,000
2026£330,000£110,000£138,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm-twrch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm-twrch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140£106£92
2017£134£89£109
2018£161£108£85
2019£146£113£110
2020£127£134£118
2021£213£113£121
2022£189£131£124
2023£198£162£152
2024£198£141£177
2025£176£155£170
2026£299£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm-twrch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Cwm-twrch ward.

Local councillors

Sandra Christine Davies

Cwm-twrch - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Cwm-twrch

Is Cwm-twrch safe?

Cwm-twrch records about 60 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-twrch?

The median sale price in Cwm-twrch is £138,000 (about £158 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cwm-twrch?

Cwm-twrch scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cwm-twrch sits around rank 667 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-twrch?

The average household income in Cwm-twrch is around £40,614 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cwm-twrch?

Cwm-twrch is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sandra Christine Davies (Labour Party).