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About

Tonyrefail East is a residential ward situated in the upper reaches of the Cwm Clydach valley. The area is primarily composed of housing estates and terraced homes, with the A4119 road running through it as a key transport link. The landscape is characterised by its position on the valley sides, offering views across to the surrounding hills. Local amenities are centred along the main thoroughfares serving the community's daily needs.

The ward contains the distinct neighbourhood of Coed Ely, historically associated with its former colliery. Remnants of its industrial past can be seen in the terrain and older housing stock. A notable local feature is the Ely Valley, with footpaths following the river through wooded areas. The geography creates a clear separation from neighbouring settlements, reinforcing a strong sense of local identity within the wider Tonyrefail community.

Area overview

On average Tonyrefail East has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tonyrefail East is £39,928 per year. Tonyrefail East is home to around 6,053 people, with a population density of about 408.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tonyrefail East Population
6,053
Population density
408.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.46(+25%)
Public order
11.73(+43%)
Other theft
10.74(+134%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.92(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.76(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,820
96.13%
Other White
51
0.84%
Indian
40
0.66%
Other Asian
31
0.51%
Chinese
19
0.31%
Total population: 6,054

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,331
26.78%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,157
23.27%
Level 3 (A level)
864
17.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
474
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 4,971

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
998
37.56%
Owns with a mortgage
810
30.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
293
11.03%
Other social rented
251
9.45%
Social rents from council
232
8.73%
Total households: 2,657

Property prices in Tonyrefail East

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £220K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Tonyrefail East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tonyrefail East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£293,000£265
Semi-Detached20£196,475£210
Terraced32£143,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tonyrefail East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonyrefail East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,500£90,000£100,225
2017£223,975£135,750£94,500
2018£212,475£139,950£92,000
2019£208,750£144,950£115,000
2020£227,500£144,000£116,500
2021£250,000£160,000£135,000
2022£284,950£170,950£125,000
2023£299,475£166,000£144,000
2024£283,725£170,000£144,000
2025£315,000£182,500£140,000
2026£355,000£200,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonyrefail East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tonyrefail East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£88£115
2017£192£173£109
2018£207£184£110
2019£208£172£128
2020£208£152£125
2021£217£219£139
2022£239£216£147
2023£281£194£153
2024£265£181£146
2025£280£195£166
2026£221£176£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tonyrefail East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tonyrefail East in the last year.

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.