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About

Cymer is situated in the upper Afan Valley, within the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf. The area is defined by its steep valley sides and the Afan River, with the community historically centred on coal mining. The landscape is dominated by forestry and former industrial sites, with residential terraces following the contours of the land. It lies at the confluence of the Afan and Corrwg valleys, providing access to surrounding upland areas.

The village's history is closely linked to the now-closed Cymer Colliery. Local amenities are concentrated along the main valley road. A notable local feature is the active Cymer Abbey RFC, a rugby union club with a long-standing presence in the community. The area offers walking routes into the adjacent Afan Forest Park, known for its mountain biking trails and regenerated woodland.

Area overview

On average Cymer has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cymer is £37,963 per year. Cymer is home to around 5,743 people, with a population density of about 1,053.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cymer Population
5,743
Population density
1,053.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.92(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.81(+57%)
Public order
12.54(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+3%)
Drugs
5.75(+96%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,541
96.48%
Other White
82
1.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.24%
African
12
0.21%
Total population: 5,743

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,476
31.56%
Level 4 qualifications or above
974
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
739
15.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
684
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
451
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 4,677

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,003
37.99%
Owns with a mortgage
681
25.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
405
15.34%
Social rents from council
296
11.21%
Other social rented
187
7.08%
Total households: 2,640

Property prices in Cymer

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 in Cymer area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £267,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cymer 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 Cymer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached14£134,500
Terraced33£129,000

10 years median price trend in Cymer

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

All postcodes in Cymer

CF372PD

Cadwgan Terrace

CF399YS

Brocks Terrace

CF399EU

High Street

CF372NR

Woodfield Terrace

CF399HW

Gwaun Bedw

CF399HY

Aubrey Road

CF399NA

Brook Street

CF399EH

Nantgwyn

CF399LL

Rickards Street

CF399LX

Waun Wen

CF399NN

Kensington Drive

CF372LZ

Clos Y Glowyr

CF372NE

Great Street

CF372NP

Coedcae Road

CF372NG

Bethesda Street

CF399EE

Bryn Ffynon

CF399NH

Avondale Court

CF372NQ

Heol Y Parc

CF399LJ

Rhiwgarn Road

CF399DW

Trebanog Road

CF399ET

High Street

CF372LW

Trehafod Road

CF372NN

Bridge Street

CF372LY

Trehafod Road

CF399DJ

Pen Y Dre

CF399HA

Graigwen Road

CF399HB

Catherine Crescent

CF399AD

High Street

CF399AL

Brynheulog Cottages

CF399ER

Cymer

CF399LR

Morgan Terrace

CF399RJ

Radnor Way

CF399LY

Leyshon Terrace

CF399RX

Shrewsbury Avenue

CF399EG

Glan Ffrwd

CF372LU

Margaret Street

CF399LP

Dyllas Road

CF399AU

Brook Street

CF399ES

Bedw Farm Estate

CF399HG

Heol Bedw

CF372LR

Trehafod Road

CF399AP

High Street

CF399NE

Britannia Street

CF399EB

Craig Crescent

CF399ED

Tan Y Bryn

CF372LS

Fountain Street

CF372NY

Pleasant View

CF399LA

St Johns Street

CF399LG

Glynfach Road

CF399ND

Clifton Row

CF399HH

Gwaun Bedw

CF399AS

Lincoln Street

CF399HF

Maes Bedw

CF399HP

Bryn Bedw

CF399AW

High Street

CF399YT

Danygraig Terrace

CF399AR

High Street

CF399BD

Cymer

CF399EN

Ton Hywel

CF399BJ

Cefn Bryn

CF399HU

Hillcrest Drive

CF399HX

Llandaff Way

CF399LD

Bedw Street

CF399LS

River Terrace

CF399DT

Trebanog Road

CF399PJ

Henllys

CF399AE

High Street

CF399LB

Belmont Terrace

CF399AG

Morgan Street

CF399EJ

St Davids Close

CF399AT

Argyle Street

CF399EA

Ton Hywel

CF399HJ

Rhiwgarn Road

CF399NF

Edmund Street

CF399NL

Pinewalk Drive

CF399YY

Danygraig Cottages

CF399DY

Trebanog Road

CF399EW

Trebanog Road

CF399HR

Twyn Bedw

CF399PX

Rhiwgarn Road

CF399HN

Gwaun Bedw

CF372NW

Phillips Terrace

CF372PB

Ael Y Bryn

CF399AB

High Street

CF399AJ

Trem Y Glyn

CF372NL

Wayne Street

CF399BA

Cymmer Yard

CF399DS

Trebanog Road

CF399AF

Catherine Crescent

CF399HS

Kimberley Way

CF399AX

Pen Darren

CF399LH

Blosse Terrace

CF399EF

Bryn Crydd

CF399LF

Glynfach Road

CF372NB

Colliery Street

CF399BX

Pen-Y-Banc

CF399EX

Channel Avenue

CF399LW

Cross Street

CF372LP

Cross Street

CF372ND

Western Street

Data Sources

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