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About

Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl is a residential community situated on the steep hillsides above Pontypridd in the Cynon Valley. The area is characterised by rows of traditional terraced houses, built to house coal miners, overlooking the valley below. Modern housing estates have been added over time, expanding the neighbourhoods up the slopes.

The area is defined by its elevated position and the network of narrow, winding roads connecting it. A local landmark is the prominent water tower on the hillside, a visible feature for miles around. The community is served by its own primary school and local shops, maintaining a distinct identity separate from the larger town in the valley.

Area overview

On average Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl is £40,927 per year. Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl is home to around 7,495 people, with a population density of about 346.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl Population
7,495
Population density
346.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.09(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.67(-33%)
Public order
7.47(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-27%)
Vehicle crime
4(+39%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,167
95.61%
Other White
97
1.29%
Other Asian
32
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.35%
Chinese
25
0.33%
Total population: 7,496

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,667
27.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,383
23.02%
Level 3 (A level)
972
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
932
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
588
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 6,007

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,199
36.82%
Owns with a mortgage
960
29.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
421
12.93%
Social rents from council
319
9.8%
Other social rented
280
8.6%
Total households: 3,256

Property prices in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl 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 Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached21£165,000
Detached4£385,250
Terraced34£137,500

10 years median price trend in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl.

All postcodes in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl

CF373NP

Graigwen Road

CF373BD

Greenfield Avenue

CF373ES

Dan Y Cribyn

CF373DB

Porcher Avenue

CF373JH

Nant Y Mynydd

CF373EQ

Lon Helygen

CF373AF

Garth Avenue

CF373DH

Bryn Awel

CF373EW

Cribbyn Ddu Street

CF373BT

Cefn Lane

CF373AY

Gardner Close

CF373EX

Plas Y Fedwen

CF373AH

Ashford Close

CF373HG

Ynysybwl Road

CF373JF

Ynys Hir

CF373JA

Ffordd Y Bedol

CF373PS

Cefn Close

CF373AP

Clayton Crescent

CF373DR

Ynysybwl

CF373LR

Mill Road

CF373AS

Pearson Crescent

CF373AW

Conway Close

CF373LX

Clydach Road

CF373LL

Panteg Cottages

CF373EN

Thompson Street

CF373BE

Porcher Avenue

CF373HU

Heol Y Plwyf

CF373DS

Glyn Street

CF373AE

Garth Avenue

CF373HD

Brookfield Estate

CF373HH

Ffordd Gower Davies

CF373DD

Porcher Avenue

CF373AJ

Garth Avenue

CF373PJ

Buarth-Y-Capel

CF373HJ

Ffordd Gower Davies

CF373BG

Berw Road

CF373DQ

Heol Celynen

CF373HZ

Y Waun

CF373PH

Ynysybwl

CF373EJ

Maes Glas

CF373DE

Porcher Avenue

CF373DU

Robert Street

CF373EH

Grove Terrace

CF373LW

Glanffrwyd Terrace

CF373BB

Orchard Drive

CF373AB

Garth Avenue

CF373EZ

Llys Gwilym

CF373NR

Augustus Street

CF373EG

Crawshay Street

CF373HF

Darren Ddu Road

CF373HN

New Road

CF373DG

Glas Cwm

CF373DJ

Heol Pen Y Foel

CF373JD

Ger Yr Afon

CF373AL

Cefn Lane

CF373DF

Grovers Close

CF373BP

Cefn Lane

CF373LG

Llewellyn Terrace

CF373EF

Crawshay Street

CF373DY

Robert Street

CF373LT

Clydach Terrace

CF373AR

Pearson Crescent

CF373LH

Augustus Street

CF373LA

Tai Newydd

CF373HP

Gelli Road

CF373AN

Elmgrove Close

CF373HY

Heol Y Plwyf

CF373PL

Cyncoed

CF373BL

Ynysybwl Road

CF373LE

Archer Street

CF373AT

Coed-Y-Lan Road

CF373LF

Paget Street

CF373EY

Old Parish Road

CF373DZ

Ashgrove

CF373EU

Dan Y Cribyn

CF373DL

Clas Ty Gelli

CF373BQ

The Grove

CF373HW

Leighton Rees Close

CF373JJ

Hafan Heulog

CF373BH

Rogart Terrace

CF373BN

Berwedd Dy Cottages

CF373DT

Glynmynach Street

CF373DW

Ashgrove

CF373EA

Robert Street

CF373HT

Penygraig Terrace

CF373PD

Old Ynysbwl Road

CF373BA

High View Way

CF373NU

Rock Terrace

CF373JG

Pen Y Mynydd

CF373NB

Clydach Court

CF373JL

Heol Pen Y Parc

CF373PG

Llanwonno Road

CF373PE

Heol Y Mynach

CF371BG

Glan Yr Afon

CF373BU

Greenmeadow Close

CF373HB

New Road

CF373NS

Ynysybwl

CF373JE

Bryn Aur

CF373PB

Buarth Y Capel

CF373JB

Llys Coed

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.