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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 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cyfarthfa is £43,548 per year. The median sale price in Cyfarthfa is £201,750 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £240,000. 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
20.1%
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): 44
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £240K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £201,750 (about £222 per square foot) in Cyfarthfa area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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
Detached10£287,500£245
Semi-Detached20£212,500£235
Terraced13£153,000£180
Flats1£117,500£179

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£194,000£154,000
2026£247,000£215,000£158,500
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£217£189
2026£240£235£158
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cyfarthfa ward.

Local councillors

Claire Malaina Jones

Cyfarthfa - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Geraint Thomas

Cyfarthfa - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Michelle Ellen Jones

Cyfarthfa - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent