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Penydarren

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About

Penydarren is located in the northern part of Merthyr Tydfil, primarily a residential area characterised by terraced housing and local community facilities. The ward is situated on the western side of the River Taff, with the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road forming a significant boundary. Its landscape includes the lower slopes of surrounding hills, providing a mix of urban and green spaces. The area has a strong historical connection to the early iron industry, which shaped its initial development.

The ward contains Penydarren Park, a large recreational ground that is home to Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The park also houses the remains of the Penydarren Ironworks, including a lone surviving blast furnace stack. This industrial relic stands near the site of Richard Trevithick's pioneering steam locomotive demonstration in 1804. Local services are centred along Galon Uchaf Road, with several schools and community centres serving the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Penydarren has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penydarren is £38,016 per year. Penydarren is home to around 5,279 people, with a population density of about 4,689.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penydarren Population
5,279
Population density
4,689.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.13(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.8(+34%)
Public order
9.85(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.33(-43%)
Vehicle crime
7.96(+154%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,852
91.95%
Other White
263
4.98%
Other Asian
24
0.45%
Indian
23
0.44%
Chinese
16
0.3%
Total population: 5,277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,226
29.8%
Level 4 qualifications or above
913
22.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
616
14.97%
Level 3 (A level)
587
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
420
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 4,114

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
700
31.98%
Owns with a mortgage
567
25.9%
Social rents from council
324
14.8%
Other social rented
298
13.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
240
10.96%
Total households: 2,189

Property prices in Penydarren

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £120,500 in Penydarren area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penydarren 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 Penydarren over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£100,000
Terraced20£130,000

10 years median price trend in Penydarren

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

All postcodes in Penydarren

CF479HJ

Brynmair Terrace

CF479HE

Goat Mill Road

CF479DZ

Clos Thomas Dyke

CF479HY

Pembroke Place

CF479YD

Penybryn Villas

CF479UL

Seventh Avenue

CF479YE

Brynmorlais Street

CF479AP

Gwaunfarren Road

CF479HH

High Street

CF479HP

Elim Street

CF479TP

Galon Uchaf Road

CF479TU

Fourth Avenue

CF479SY

Galon Uchaf Road

CF479TW

Galon Uchaf Road

CF479NX

Hodges Street

CF479TT

Third Avenue

CF479TF

Tenth Avenue

CF479JN

Rocky Road

CF479TX

Edgar Street

CF479UA

Second Avenue

CF479JD

Mitchell Crescent

CF479JE

Mitchell Crescent

CF479RX

Nibloe Terrace

CF479YR

Awelfryn Terrace

CF479DJ

Council Street

CF479TJ

Caerhendy Street

CF479SJ

Harrison Street

CF479BJ

Gwaunfarren Grove

CF479EX

Brynonen Terrace

CF479YG

Merthyr Road

CF479TN

Ninth Avenue

CF479UJ

Haydn Terrace

CF479YX

Marshall Crescent

CF479LJ

Bishops Grove

CF479TD

Twelfth Avenue

CF479UU

Gwladys Street

CF479TH

Galon Uchaf Road

CF479JH

Roberts Avenue

CF479TS

Fourth Avenue

CF479DX

Council Street

CF479AL

St Johns Grove

CF479LE

Tyllwyd Street

CF479LD

Fronwen Terrace

CF479PJ

Urban Street

CF479UH

First Avenue

CF479UT

Brynglas Street

CF479LG

Tygwyn Street

CF479LP

Talbot Square

CF479UB

Second Avenue

CF479YT

Garden City

CF470SX

Penydarren

CF479AF

Alexandra Avenue

CF479AR

Penybryn

CF479JL

Rocky Road

CF479TY

Fourth Avenue

CF479ST

Galon Uchaf Road

CF479JA

Marshall Crescent

CF479JB

Mitchell Crescent

CF479LH

Lewis Terrace

CF479AX

Gwaunfarren Close

CF479YL

District Street

CF479JP

Aruma Court

CF479YS

Garden City

CF479LL

Horeb Close

CF479TR

Fifth Avenue

CF479YB

Brynheulog Street

CF479HL

Gellifaelog Terrace

CF479PX

Urban Street

CF479SU

Eleventh Avenue

CF479YJ

Haydn Terrace

CF479YP

Awelfryn Terrace

CF479LB

Seward Street

CF479TL

Ninth Avenue

CF479UE

Sixth Avenue

CF479HZ

Lloyds Court

CF479RJ

Summerfield Place

CF479AN

Gwaunfarren Road

CF479UD

First Avenue

CF479UG

First Avenue

CF479UY

Brynheulog Street

CF479YW

Brynhyfryd Street

CF479HT

Lloyds Terrace

CF479EJ

Tanybryn Place

CF479HR

Church Street

CF479SX

Alfred Street

CF479TG

Tenth Avenue

CF479TE

Tenth Avenue

CF479UZ

Marks Court

CF479YY

Penybryn

CF479HG

High Street

CF479HW

North Street

CF479HX

Amberton Place

CF479JF

Mitchell Crescent

CF479JJ

Roberts Avenue

CF479YU

Garden City

CF479JW

Rocky Road

CF479UF

Sixth Avenue

CF479YH

Williams Place

CF479HU

Tynycoed Terrace

CF479LF

Cyres Street

Data Sources

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