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Llantwit Fardre

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About

Llantwit Fardre ward is a residential area situated in the north of Rhondda Cynon Taf, bordering the county of Bridgend. The ward encompasses the communities of Brynsadler, Groes-faen, and Llantwit Fardre itself, which is centred around the A473 road. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills and areas of farmland, with residential development primarily consisting of housing estates and some older properties. The area functions as a commuter settlement for nearby employment centres.

The ward contains the historic St. Illtyd's Church, a site of worship dating back to the medieval period. Local amenities are focused around the main road, including shops, schools, and community facilities. The topography includes the valley of the River Ely, which flows through the western part of the area. Public transport links connect the ward to Pontypridd and Bridgend, supporting its residential character.

Area overview

On average Llantwit Fardre has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llantwit Fardre is £57,488 per year. Llantwit Fardre is home to around 6,195 people, with a population density of about 690.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llantwit Fardre Population
6,195
Population density
690 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.79(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.75(-47%)
Public order
5.49(-39%)
Other theft
3.55(-30%)
Shoplifting
3.23(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,934
95.74%
Other White
56
0.9%
Other Asian
38
0.61%
Indian
25
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.37%
Total population: 6,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,936
37.87%
Level 3 (A level)
952
18.62%
No qualifications
723
14.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
689
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
389
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 5,112

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,165
44.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,091
42.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
243
9.37%
Other forms of private rent
43
1.66%
Other social rented
33
1.27%
Total households: 2,594

Property prices in Llantwit Fardre

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Llantwit Fardre area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llantwit Fardre 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 Llantwit Fardre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£397,475
Flats1£140,000
Semi-Detached31£240,000
Terraced14£197,500

10 years median price trend in Llantwit Fardre

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

Data Sources

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