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Tonyrefail East

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
81
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
40.97(+12%)
Public order
11.89(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.73(-19%)
Other theft
10.57(+110%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.76(-4%)
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

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 in Tonyrefail East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £387,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tonyrefail East 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 Tonyrefail East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£304,000
Semi-Detached23£170,000
Terraced23£140,000

10 years median price trend in Tonyrefail East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonyrefail East.

All postcodes in Tonyrefail East

CF398AQ

Tylcha Wen Close

CF398BP

Park Lane

Data Sources

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