Area360 logo

Find postcode

Taff's Well & Nantgarw

Interactive map displaying Taff's Well & Nantgarw

About

Taff's Well sits in the Taff valley, built around a warm mineral spring that feeds a small pool at the foot of the hillside. The spring is the only thermal spring in Wales and shaped the village layout, with terraced streets, a railway station on the Merthyr Line and community services clustered nearby. River Taff runs past the settlement and the Taff Trail follows the river through the area, offering walking and cycling links toward neighbouring valleys.
Nantgarw lies just east of Taff's Well on higher ground and has a long history of ceramics. In the early 19th century the Nantgarw China Works produced fine porcelain and pieces bearing the name are collected for their thin white glaze and hand‑painted decoration. Today the landscape combines former industrial sites, housing and green corridors along the river, with local clubs, a few shops and sports pitches serving residents. The area is commonly used by commuters and by people accessing valley footpaths.

Area overview

On average Taff's Well & Nantgarw has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Taff's Well & Nantgarw is £42,661 per year. Taff's Well & Nantgarw is home to around 6,942 people, with a population density of about 611.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Taff's Well & Nantgarw Population
6,942
Population density
611.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.04(+15%)
Shoplifting
16.85(+162%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.41(+18%)
Public order
14.98(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+4%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,562
94.5%
Other White
111
1.6%
Chinese
50
0.72%
Indian
31
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.45%
Total population: 6,944

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,743
30.07%
No qualifications
1,294
22.32%
Level 3 (A level)
958
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
801
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
554
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 5,797

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,127
35.35%
Owns with a mortgage
1,070
33.56%
Other social rented
355
11.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
326
10.23%
Social rents from council
225
7.06%
Total households: 3,188

Property prices in Taff's Well & Nantgarw

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Taff's Well & Nantgarw area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Taff's Well & Nantgarw 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 Taff's Well & Nantgarw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached26£225,000
Flats4£138,750
Detached13£315,000
Terraced37£205,000

10 years median price trend in Taff's Well & Nantgarw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Taff's Well & Nantgarw.

All postcodes in Taff's Well & Nantgarw

CF375DS

Dynea Road

CF157TF

Heol Y Bwnsi

CF157PZ

Moy Road

CF157QR

Moy Road Industrial Estate

CF375AX

Heol-Y-Bwnsi

CF375AU

Laurel Avenue

CF157SH

Glan Y Ffordd

CF157AG

Taff's Well

CF157UL

Garth View

CF157TP

Duffryn Ffrwd

CF157RR

Parish Road

CF375BF

The Willowford

CF375UR

Gwaelod-Y-Garth Road

CF157UW

Ffynnonbwla Road

CF157YE

Parish Road

CF375AA

Cardiff Road

CF157RQ

Wood Cottage

CF375YR

Centre Court

CF157YP

Cemetery Road

CF157TX

The Gables

CF157SJ

Glan Y Ffordd

CF157PP

Cardiff Road

CF157SQ

Glan Y Ffordd

CF375UT

Gwent Road

CF375BH

Williams Place

CF157RS

Abbey Close

CF375RG

Chapel Street

CF157PA

Rhiwr Ddar

CF157RZ

Beechwood Road

CF375AN

Hawthorn Villas

CF375BL

Midway Park

CF375BW

Williams Close

CF375EQ

Maes Ganol

CF375AG

Cardiff Road

CF375BG

The Rise

CF157PJ

Garth Street

CF157AS

Maes Ifor

CF375BD

Foundry Houses

CF157UZ

Old Nantgarw Road

CF375YF

Heol Groeswen

CF157TJ

Parc Y Nant

CF157TB

Store House Row

CF157SA

Brynau Road

CF157SW

Rhyd Yr Helyg

CF157PE

Cardiff Road

CF157RY

Ty Rhiw

CF375DQ

Maes Uchaf

CF375ED

Brynfab Road

CF375UP

Gwent Road

CF157TH

Queensway

CF375DU

Country View Estate

CF375LH

St Lukes Avenue

CF157RN

Taff's Well

CF375AT

Hawthorn Road

CF157NA

Rhiwr Ddar

CF157SN

Quarry Lane

CF157PT

Yew Street

CF157UJ

Heol Y Dderwen

CF157PW

Moy Road

CF375BB

Cardiff Road

CF157RE

Cardiff Road

CF375HY

De Barri Street

CF157UD

Heol Edwards

CF831NF

Blackbrook Road

CF157YG

Cardiff Road

CF375AY

Hawthorn Crescent

CF157RP

Rhymney Cottages

CF157AE

Taff's Well

CF157PF

Park Lane

CF157QE

Cardiff Road

CF375AJ

Heol Tymaen

CF375LE

Nant Y Dall Avenue

CF375AP

Ynyscorrwg Road

CF157SS

Cardiff Road

CF157RB

Cardiff Road

CF375ND

Rhydfelen Central

CF375DW

Dynea Road

CF157RX

Ty Rhiw

CF375YL

Treforest Industrial Estate

CF157RG

Leon Avenue

CF157TU

Old Nantgarw Road

CF157ND

Rhiwr Ddar

CF157JJ

Garth Street

CF157RL

Castle Street

CF375EJ

Llys Corrwg

CF157UG

Taff's Well

CF157SE

South View

CF157PS

Tabor Street

CF157QX

Heol Yr Odyn

CF157TW

Heol Crochendy

CF375DZ

Clos Aneurin

CF157PX

Moy Road

CF375DP

Dynea Road

CF157SF

West View

CF157PG

Church Street

CF157QD

Cardiff Road

CF375LW

Lon Heulog

CF157TT

Ty Rhiw

CF157QT

Heol Crochendy

CF375EB

Arfonfab Crescent

Data Sources

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