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Pen-y-graig

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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 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
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pen-y-graig Population
5,347
Population density
1,105.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.88(+31%)
Public order
10.85(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.35(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.92(-14%)
Other theft
5.05(0%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,167
96.65%
Other White
56
1.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.41%
Bangladeshi
21
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.28%
Total population: 5,346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 54 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)

Price distribution by property type for Pen-y-graig 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 Pen-y-graig over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£32,500
Semi-Detached8£182,500
Terraced45£125,000

10 years median price trend in Pen-y-graig

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pen-y-graig.

All postcodes in Pen-y-graig

CF401EX

Thomas Street

CF401PF

Grand View Terrace

CF401QS

Chapel Street

CF401TE

Crawshay Road

CF401EH

Mikado Street

CF401HS

Graig Ddu Road

CF401LE

Railway Terrace

CF401TA

Llanfair Road

CF401TW

Milbourne Street

CF401HL

Grovefield Terrace

CF401HG

Hendre Gwilym

CF401EJ

Mikado Street

CF401TG

Aubrey Road

CF401QW

Tynycai Place

CF401NH

School Street

CF401PN

Greenfield Street

CF401PS

Cornwall Road

CF401SS

Library Road

CF401LL

Hendrecafn Road

CF401HH

Vicarage Close

CF401HW

Vicarage Road

CF401PP

Amos Hill

CF401HD

Cross Row

CF401LF

Ardmore Avenue

CF401PJ

Bank Street

Data Sources

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