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About

Penrhiw-ceibr is a small village located in the Cynon Valley. The settlement is positioned on the valley's western slopes, with residential streets following the contours of the land. The area is characterised by traditional terraced housing built from local stone, reflecting its historical development alongside the coal industry. The surrounding landscape consists of steep, green hillsides common to the South Wales Valleys.

A notable local feature is the Penrhiw-ceibr Stone, a large glacial erratic boulder situated on the hillside above the village. The community is closely linked to the neighbouring village of Cwmbach, sharing local amenities and services. The area offers direct access to upland footpaths leading into the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Penrhiw-ceibr has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penrhiw-ceibr is £37,367 per year. Penrhiw-ceibr is home to around 5,751 people, with a population density of about 2,695.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penrhiw-ceibr Population
5,751
Population density
2,695.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.6(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.13(-23%)
Public order
10.43(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(-16%)
Shoplifting
5.74(-17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,522
96.07%
Other White
94
1.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.31%
Other Asian
16
0.28%
Irish
15
0.26%
Total population: 5,748

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,566
34.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
804
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
769
16.79%
Level 3 (A level)
659
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
452
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 4,579

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
884
36.39%
Owns with a mortgage
548
22.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
522
21.49%
Other social rented
257
10.58%
Social rents from council
137
5.64%
Total households: 2,429

Property prices in Penrhiw-ceibr

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £111,000 in Penrhiw-ceibr area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £210,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penrhiw-ceibr 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 Penrhiw-ceibr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached4£153,500
Terraced46£110,000

10 years median price trend in Penrhiw-ceibr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penrhiw-ceibr.

All postcodes in Penrhiw-ceibr

CF453EX

Holly Row

CF453AL

Oakland Street

CF453TD

Cross Street

CF453YF

Winifred Street

CF453DX

Brynheulog

CF453TB

Rheola Street

CF453NZ

Abercynon Road

CF453UF

Penrhiwceiber Road

CF453BP

Thomas Street

CF453RJ

Glamorgan Street

CF453ND

Cilhaul Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/02/2026.