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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl Population

7,495

Population density

346.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

34.42(-6%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.87(-32%)

Public order

8.01(-10%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.74(-29%)

Vehicle crime

3.74(+19%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

7,167

95.61%

Other White

1.29%

Other Asian

0.43%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.35%

Chinese

0.33%

Total population: 7,496

Economics

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

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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£325,500	£110,100	£136,000	£420,000	£445,000
Semi-Detached	23	£165,000	£102,300	£133,975	£190,000	£238,500
Terraced	33	£130,500	£88,000	£110,000	£152,250	£168,000

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

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

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