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Pen-y-graig

About

Pen-y-graig is a ward in the Rhondda Fawr valley, situated between Tonypandy and Llwynypia. Its landscape is defined by steep valley sides and terraced housing built for the coal industry. The area includes the distinct communities of Pen-y-graig itself and Trealaw, which share a common historical and industrial heritage. The main road, the A4119, runs through the ward, connecting it to the wider valley.

The local geography is marked by the River Rhondda and the former railway line, now a cycle path. The area's social and commercial facilities are focused along its main thoroughfares. Pen-y-graig reflects the typical pattern of settlement in the South Wales Valleys, shaped directly by its industrial past and topographical constraints.

Area overview

On average Pen-y-graig has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pen-y-graig is £36,539 per year. Pen-y-graig is home to around 5,347 people, with a population density of about 1,105.2 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pen-y-graig Population

5,347

Population density

1,105.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

47.13(+39%)

Public order

11.41(+39%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.54(-27%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.98(-19%)

Shoplifting

4.49(-30%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

5,167

96.65%

Other White

1.05%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.41%

Bangladeshi

0.39%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.28%

Total population: 5,346

Economics

No qualifications

1,309

29.89%

Level 4 qualifications or above

876

20%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

746

17.03%

Level 3 (A level)

672

15.34%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

437

9.98%

Total 16+ residents: 4,380

Housing

Owns outright

893

38.36%

Owns with a mortgage

606

26.03%

Private landlord or letting agency

393

16.88%

Social rents from council

182

7.82%

Other social rented

181

7.77%

Total households: 2,328

Property prices in Pen-y-graig

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £127,000 in Pen-y-graig area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £422,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 Pen-y-graig over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	1	£32,500	£32,500	£32,500	£32,500	£32,500
Semi-Detached	7	£166,500	£83,500	£122,500	£210,975	£364,735
Terraced	49	£126,000	£91,200	£108,000	£154,000	£170,000

10 years median price trend in Pen-y-graig

All postcodes in Pen-y-graig

CF401HF

Hendre Gwilym

CF401QL

Constantine Street

CF401PZ

Blanche Street

CF401HL

Grovefield Terrace

CF401EQ

Kerslake Terrace

CF401LR

Brynderwen Road

CF401JU

Tylacelyn Road

CF402AZ

Wyndham Street

CF401EJ

Mikado Street

CF401RE

Brook Street

CF401HR

Vicarage Road

CF401PA

Coronation Street

CF401PN

Greenfield Street

CF401TJ

Bryn Terrace

CF401TD

Crawshay Road

CF401QY

Rowling Street

CF401LJ

Hendrecafn Road

CF401EH

Mikado Street

CF401PD

Alfred Street

CF401LS

Nantgwyn Street

CF401PU

Brook Street

CF401TF

Aubrey Road

CF401QU

Merion Street

CF401TL

Brynhyfryd Avenue

CF401JS

Tylacelyn Road

CF401EN

Gilfach Road

CF401LD

Cross Street

CF401TP

Twyn Gwyn Road

CF401RA

Pen-y-graig

CF401TA

Llanfair Road

CF401TB

Lewis Street

CF401ED

Yr Hen Lawnt

CF401HA

Penygraig Road

CF401LX

Hughes Street

CF401TW

Milbourne Street

CF401HP

Vicarage Road

CF401QN

George Street

CF401DZ

Carn Y Celyn Close

CF401HW

Vicarage Road

CF401EE

Pleasant Road

CF401ET

Gilfach Road

CF401LE

Railway Terrace

CF401LT

Hill Street

CF401EW

Wyndham Street

CF401TN

Milbourne Street

CF401TS

James Street

CF401NE

Arthur Street

CF401TH

Bransby Road

CF401HB

Penygraig Road

CF401NH

School Street

CF401JR

Tylacelyn Road

CF401JZ

Penygraig Road

CF401LA

Tylacelyn Road

CF401HD

Cross Row

CF401QT

Ely Terrace

CF401QW

Tynycai Place

CF401NL

Gwenfron Terrace

CF401LN

Blaenlau Street

CF401LH

Ffrwd Amos Cottages

CF401ES

Penpisgah Road

CF401TG

Aubrey Road

CF401LQ

Middle Row

CF401LG

Turberville Terrace

CF401JN

Dinas Road

CF401PT

Brook Street

CF401RB

Brook Street

CF401PB

Caroline Street

CF401SU

Park Road

CF401ST

Library Road

CF401JX

Field Street

CF401SY

Broadfield Close

CF401HE

Hendre Gwilym

CF401LY

Hughes Street

CF401EZ

Hendre Gwilym

CF401LL

Hendrecafn Road

CF401PR

Cornwall Road

CF401PF

Grand View Terrace

CF401PJ

Bank Street

CF401EG

James Terrace

CF401LP

Upton Street

CF401PW

Amos Hill

CF401EL

Mikado Street

CF401HJ

Swan Terrace

CF401ER

Llewellyn Street

CF401NJ

Simon Terrace

CF401AZ

Arthur Street

CF401EX

Thomas Street

CF401HG

Hendre Gwilym

CF401TQ

Bransby Road

CF401QS

Chapel Street

CF401PE

Sunnybank

CF401EB

Penmaesglas Terrace

CF401EP

Wyndham Street

CF401HN

Vicarage Road

CF401HS

Graig Ddu Road

CF401PS

Cornwall Road

CF401PP

Amos Hill

CF401LZ

Pen-y-graig

CF401PH

Bank Street

CF401PL

Hendre Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Pen-y-graig

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