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Penrhiw-ceibr

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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 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
82
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
49.03(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.87(-1%)
Public order
8.87(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.82(+7%)
Vehicle crime
5.22(+82%)
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%
African
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

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£126
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£91K – £130K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £126 per square foot) in Penrhiw-ceibr area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £210,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penrhiw-ceibr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£143,500£136
Terraced42£115,750£124

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penrhiw-ceibr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penrhiw-ceibr.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£70,500£48,000
2017£57,500£60,000
2018£74,000£50,000
2019£84,000£60,000
2020£79,500£65,500
2021£84,000£80,000
2022£115,000£97,000
2023£121,250£91,250
2024£117,000£100,500
2025£150,000£102,500
2026£120,000£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penrhiw-ceibr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penrhiw-ceibr.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£65£59
2017£66£70
2018£84£62
2019£86£75
2020£87£81
2021£96£95
2022£117£114
2023£118£111
2024£118£122
2025£133£124
2026£139£143
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penrhiw-ceibr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penrhiw-ceibr in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.