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Rhydfelen Central

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About

Rhydfelen Central ward lies within the Pontypridd urban area, situated on elevated ground overlooking the River Taff. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from different periods. It contains local amenities, including schools and community facilities, serving its population. The ward's topography slopes towards the river valley, providing views across the wider landscape.

The area is well-connected by road to Pontypridd town centre and the A470 trunk road. A notable local feature is the historic Maes-yr-Ynn mansion, set within its own grounds. Green spaces are integrated within the residential streets, and the ward functions as a distinct neighbourhood within the larger settlement. Its community is anchored by these local institutions and its geographic position above the valley floor.

Area overview

On average Rhydfelen Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 224 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rhydfelen Central is £40,111 per year. Rhydfelen Central is home to around 2,732 people, with a population density of about 5,055.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
224
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rhydfelen Central Population
2,732
Population density
5,055.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.3(+240%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.77(+167%)
Public order
28.92(+252%)
Shoplifting
16.84(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.01(+104%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,579
94.47%
Other White
57
2.09%
Chinese
21
0.77%
Other
20
0.73%
African
15
0.55%
Total population: 2,730

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
609
27.3%
Level 4 qualifications or above
519
23.26%
Level 3 (A level)
380
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
335
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
230
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 2,231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
383
30.86%
Owns outright
370
29.81%
Other social rented
155
12.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
151
12.17%
Social rents from council
144
11.6%
Total households: 1,241

Property prices in Rhydfelen Central

Median price£188,750
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £227K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £188,750 (about £230 per square foot) in Rhydfelen Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhydfelen Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£335,000£370
Semi-Detached17£220,000£225
Terraced18£193,725£217
Flats6£99,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhydfelen Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhydfelen Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,950£80,000£136,225£138,525
2017£176,225£80,000£135,000£121,500
2018£209,998£78,000£128,500£127,500
2019£192,500£84,000£135,000£135,000
2020£217,500£84,500£162,500£141,000
2021£212,000£82,500£160,000£159,975
2022£224,000£94,725£165,000£174,500
2023£315,000£96,375£190,000£185,000
2024£105,000£94,250£190,000£180,000
2025£335,000£96,750£193,800£200,000
2026£102,000£237,500£178,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhydfelen Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhydfelen Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£212£129£203
2017£155£212£142£125
2018£159£117£147£161
2019£161£223£143£185
2020£203£181£170£191
2021£274£212£186£214
2022£266£239£192£211
2023£268£262£221£212
2024£238£214£211£206
2025£305£260£206£234
2026£210£247£236
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhydfelen Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rhydfelen Central in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rhydfelen Central

Is Rhydfelen Central safe?

Rhydfelen Central records about 224 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rhydfelen Central?

The median sale price in Rhydfelen Central is £188,750 (about £230 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Rhydfelen Central?

Rhydfelen Central scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rhydfelen Central sits around rank 366 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 Rhydfelen Central?

The average household income in Rhydfelen Central is around £40,111 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rhydfelen Central?

Rhydfelen Central is represented by 1 elected councillor: Maureen Webber (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.