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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

CF479UN

Eighth Avenue

CF479AJ

Penybryn

CF479HN

Greenfield Terrace

CF479JG

Hillcrest

CF479LS

Elim Street

CF479NJ

Caerhendy Street

CF479LA

Royal Crescent

CF479TA

Twelfth Avenue

CF479HS

Church Street

CF479TB

Twelfth Avenue

CF479UX

Haydn Terrace

CF479YN

Brynhyfryd Street

CF479LN

Plantation Close

CF479AZ

Penydarren

CF479EF

Parc Brychan

Data Sources

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