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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
88
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
38.78(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.24(+60%)
Shoplifting
14.3(+106%)
Public order
12.93(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.42(+41%)
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

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Cyfarthfa area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cyfarthfa over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£308,000
Flats1£112,000
Semi-Detached32£189,000
Terraced11£140,000

10 years median price trend in Cyfarthfa

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cyfarthfa.

All postcodes in Cyfarthfa

CF481TD

Heolgerrig

CF481TB

Jones Terrace

CF481HW

Fair View Estate

CF481NU

High Street

CF481JA

Monmouth Drive

CF481LF

Heol Parc Maen

CF481NF

Heol Tai Mawr

CF481RL

Cefn-Pennar Road

CF481RU

Tramroadside

CF481AZ

Wood Lane

CF481HA

Lansbury Road

CF481HT

Swansea Road

CF481JW

Harlech Drive

CF481JY

Criccieth Grove

CF481HF

Heol Rhos Las

CF481UE

Lewis Terrace

CF481HN

Swansea Road

CF481PT

Beacons Court

CF481RF

Tai Gilfach

CF481DH

Avenue De Clichy

CF481PR

Waunbant Court

CF481BE

Cyfarthfa Rise

CF481TE

Waun Cottages

CF481TP

Brondeg

CF481UB

Heolgerrig

CF481PD

Waunbant

CF481HR

Swansea Road

CF481PF

Twyn Carmel

CF481TN

Pantycelynen

CF481BY

Cae Deri

CF481HU

Swansea Road

CF481SW

Chester Close

CF481AQ

Woodland Walk

CF481LW

Heol Llwyn Brain

CF481AU

Meadow Close

CF481AB

Caer Wern

CF481LR

Heol Llwyn Gollen

CF481LT

Heol Llwyn Deri

CF481UZ

Cyfarthfa

CF481QA

Tai Canol

CF481TQ

Parc Cwm Pant Bach

CF481TR

Brondeg

CF481PE

Twyn Carmel

CF481UG

Coronation Terrace

CF481HH

Heol Bryn Hebog

CF481LP

Heol Llwyn Drysi

CF481PH

Twyn Carmel

CF481TY

Martin Close

CF481UN

Upper Colliers Row

CF481LY

Heol Bryn Selu

CF481BQ

Mayors Close

CF481UD

Castle View

CF481LU

Heol Twyn Du

CF481SN

Chester Close

CF481TG

Cyfarthfa

CF481SE

Shirley Drive

CF481TL

Winchfawr Park

CF481UH

Farm Terrace

CF481BZ

Aberdare Road

CF481HS

Swansea Road

CF481UA

The Hollies

CF481ER

Heol Llwyn Brain

CF481NA

Heol Brychan

CF481TT

Meirion Place

CF481JB

Monmouth Drive

CF481SQ

Woodland Way

CF481SH

St Davids Close

CF481BW

Beacon Heights

CF481SS

Andrews Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.