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About

Cyfarthfa ward lies in the northern part of Merthyr Tydfil, encompassing a mix of residential neighbourhoods and significant green spaces. The area is historically defined by the Cyfarthfa Ironworks, whose remaining structures, including the iconic blast furnace, stand as a central monument. Housing ranges from traditional terraces to more modern developments, with local services centred along the main thoroughfares serving the community.

The ward is dominated by Cyfarthfa Park, a large Victorian parkland featuring a castle, museum, and expansive recreational grounds. The park borders the River Taff, which runs through the area, with walking paths following its course. This combination of industrial heritage and managed natural space shapes the local environment, providing both historical context and leisure facilities for residents.

Area overview

On average Cyfarthfa has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cyfarthfa is £43,579 per year. Cyfarthfa is home to around 7,271 people, with a population density of about 1,031.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cyfarthfa Population
7,271
Population density
1,031.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.43(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.52(+81%)
Shoplifting
14.85(+131%)
Public order
14.03(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.14(+52%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,784
93.34%
Other White
227
3.12%
Indian
53
0.73%
Other Asian
37
0.51%
Other
28
0.39%
Total population: 7,268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,707
29.82%
No qualifications
1,345
23.5%
Level 3 (A level)
913
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
824
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
450
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 5,724

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,046
34.31%
Owns with a mortgage
959
31.45%
Other social rented
401
13.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
309
10.13%
Social rents from council
260
8.53%
Total households: 3,049

Property prices in Cyfarthfa

Median price£201,750
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £259K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £201,750 (about £222 per square foot) in Cyfarthfa area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cyfarthfa over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£331,250£239
Semi-Detached26£201,750£225
Terraced12£170,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cyfarthfa

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cyfarthfa.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,250£118,500£85,000
2017£221,250£139,000£103,500
2018£200,000£147,725£95,000
2019£233,475£142,475£112,000
2020£248,475£150,000£102,500
2021£260,000£159,975£95,000
2022£310,000£183,000£135,000
2023£305,000£200,000£151,875
2024£337,500£200,000£140,000
2025£331,250£193,000£154,000
2026£222,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cyfarthfa.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cyfarthfa.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£138£104
2017£155£136£135
2018£171£151£120
2019£157£166£142
2020£175£169£131
2021£195£197£112
2022£223£218£180
2023£232£196£186
2024£196£232£151
2025£232£214£189
2026£209£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cyfarthfa.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Cyfarthfa

Is Cyfarthfa safe?

Cyfarthfa records about 89 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 Cyfarthfa?

The median sale price in Cyfarthfa is £201,750 (about £222 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cyfarthfa?

Cyfarthfa scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cyfarthfa sits around rank 845 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 Cyfarthfa?

The average household income in Cyfarthfa is around £43,579 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cyfarthfa?

Cyfarthfa is represented by 3 elected councillors: Claire Malaina Jones (Independent), Geraint Thomas (Independent) and Michelle Ellen Jones (Independent).

All postcodes in Cyfarthfa

CF481PB

Swansea Road

CF481SN

Chester Close

CF481LY

Heol Bryn Selu

CF481AE

Cae'R Wern

CF481SU

Park View Terrace

CF481SF

Shirley Drive

CF481UT

Brickfield Crescent

CF481AD

Caer Wern

CF481RE

Heolgerrig

CF481DG

Swansea Road

CF481HR

Swansea Road

CF481TY

Martin Close

CF481HP

Thornbury Close

CF481SD

Salisbury Close

CF481UG

Coronation Terrace

CF440LX

Cwmynysmintan Road

CF481UF

Castle View

CF481UZ

Cyfarthfa

CF481SP

Worcester Close

CF481TG

Cyfarthfa

CF481EY

Heol Nantgau

CF481PE

Twyn Carmel

CF481JN

Kidwelly Grove

CF481HG

Heol Parc Glas

CF481NG

Heol Bryn Padell

CF481LF

Heol Parc Maen

CF481SH

St Davids Close

CF481HT

Swansea Road

CF481RP

Heolgerrig

CF481JH

Caerleon Grove

CF481JE

Raglan Grove

CF481LR

Heol Llwyn Gollen

CF481UH

Farm Terrace

CF481NZ

Coedmeyrick Close

CF481LG

Heol Parc Maen

CF481JX

Harlech Drive

CF481JA

Monmouth Drive

CF481AS

Penderyn Close

CF481SW

Chester Close

CF481TL

Winchfawr Park

CF481RZ

Maes Meyrick

CF481NY

Swansea Road

CF481JW

Harlech Drive

CF481RS

Cwm Cottages

CF481HD

Heol Bryngwyddyl

CF481NN

Beacon Heights

CF481NH

Bro Y Ffrwd

CF481UE

Lewis Terrace

CF481DP

Cwm Woods Grove

CF481HL

Heol Penrhiw

CF481RR

Cwm Glo Road

CF481ES

Gelli Deg

CF481LT

Heol Llwyn Deri

CF481HF

Heol Rhos Las

CF481HE

Heol Scwrfa

CF481RN

Heolgerrig

CF481PD

Waunbant

CF481AL

Llwyncelyn Lane

CF481LW

Heol Llwyn Brain

CF481HZ

Cyfarthfa Mews

CF481TA

Horeb Cottages

CF481HS

Swansea Road

CF481TR

Brondeg

CF481PY

Old Winch Fawr Road

CF481PG

Twyn Carmel

CF481AW

Hillside Court

CF481UA

The Hollies

CF481YE

Dynevor Street

CF481AU

Meadow Close

CF481JG

Chepstow Close

CF481SE

Shirley Drive

CF481PW

Twyn Carmel

CF481UB

Heolgerrig

CF481PF

Twyn Carmel

CF481HA

Lansbury Road

CF481HB

Heol Lansbury

CF481RG

Plasydarren

CF478NJ

Penlan View

CF481ST

Gernant Lane

CF481TW

Brondeg

CF481JD

Morlais Close

CF481TQ

Parc Cwm Pant Bach

CF481RH

Corner Houses

CF481DN

Old Winch Fawr Road

CF481HW

Fair View Estate

CF481SQ

Woodland Way

CF481LS

Heol Llwyn Onnen

CF481TE

Waun Cottages

CF481BB

Mountain Rise

CF481AZ

Wood Lane

CF481NS

Clos Cribyn

CF481NA

Heol Brychan

CF481LN

Tai Mawr Way

CF481RD

Winchfawr

CF481PP

Twyn Carmel

CF481SG

York Close

CF481NF

Heol Tai Mawr

CF481QA

Tai Canol

CF481RY

Mount Pleasant

CF481SR

Exeter Close

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.