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Pen-y-waun

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About

Pen-y-waun is a residential ward situated on the western side of the Cynon Valley, within the larger community of Hirwaun. The area is characterised by terraced housing built primarily during the industrial era, set against a backdrop of steep valley sides. Its layout follows the contours of the land, with streets climbing from the valley floor. The ward functions as a local residential hub, with its own primary school and community facilities serving the immediate population.

The landscape is dominated by the proximity to open moorland, with the head of the valley leading towards the Brecon Beacons. A notable local feature is the historic Hirwaun Common, an area of upland pasture with rights of common grazing. The ward's position means it acts as a gateway between the built-up valleys and the more rural upland areas to the north, influencing its quiet, settled character.

Area overview

On average Pen-y-waun has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 40.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pen-y-waun is £38,216 per year. Pen-y-waun is home to around 2,974 people, with a population density of about 798.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pen-y-waun Population
2,974
Population density
798.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.5(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.48(+27%)
Public order
13.45(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.75(+33%)
Other crime
6.72(+220%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,890
97.08%
Other White
29
0.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.34%
Other
10
0.34%
Total population: 2,977

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
949
41.84%
Level 4 qualifications or above
388
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
293
12.92%
Level 3 (A level)
259
11.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
238
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 2,268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
360
28.8%
Social rents from council
327
26.16%
Other social rented
223
17.84%
Owns with a mortgage
184
14.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
115
9.2%
Total households: 1,250

Property prices in Pen-y-waun

Median price£122,500
Price per sq ft£133
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £143K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £122,500 (about £133 per square foot) in Pen-y-waun area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pen-y-waun over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£250,000£113
Semi-Detached9£125,000£133
Terraced7£119,000£143

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pen-y-waun

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pen-y-waun.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£89,000£65,500
2017£74,500£60,000
2018£70,000£55,000
2019£97,500£90,000
2020£88,975£100,000
2021£112,000£105,000
2022£123,500£89,500
2023£99,500£90,498
2024£90,000£104,998
2025£122,500£95,750
2026£115,000£129,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pen-y-waun.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pen-y-waun.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£79£60
2017£80£61
2018£77£66
2019£96£87
2020£89£106
2021£129£105
2022£126£94
2023£109£88
2024£98£118
2025£129£112
2026£134£154
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pen-y-waun.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pen-y-waun in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Pen-y-waun

Is Pen-y-waun safe?

Pen-y-waun records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pen-y-waun?

The median sale price in Pen-y-waun is £122,500 (about £133 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pen-y-waun?

Pen-y-waun scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pen-y-waun sits around rank 64 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Pen-y-waun?

The average household income in Pen-y-waun is around £38,216 per year, and 41% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pen-y-waun?

Pen-y-waun is represented by 1 elected councillor: Louisa Addiscott (Labour Party).

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.