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About

Trealaw sits in the Rhondda Fawr valley, following the course of the river. The ward's layout is defined by its steep hillsides, with terraced housing built into the slopes along narrow, winding roads. Land use is predominantly residential, with local services concentrated along the main thoroughfare. The area's industrial past is visible in former colliery sites now repurposed for other community uses.

A notable local feature is the Welsh-language cultural institution located here, which serves as a community arts and heritage centre. The surrounding landscape is characterised by green uplands rising sharply from the valley floor. Transport links follow the valley, with the main road and railway line connecting the ward to Tonypandy to the north and Porth to the south.

Area overview

On average Trealaw has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Trealaw is £36,601 per year. The median sale price in Trealaw is £123,000 (around £156 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £93,000 and £149,000. Trealaw is home to around 3,556 people, with a population density of about 1,334.5 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Trealaw Population
3,556
Population density
1,334.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.21(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.97(-16%)
Public order
9.56(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.28(+26%)
Vehicle crime
7.03(+145%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,445
96.88%
Other White
30
0.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.25%
Total population: 3,556

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
826
29.32%
Level 4 qualifications or above
542
19.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
480
17.04%
Level 3 (A level)
445
15.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
324
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 2,817

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
592
39%
Owns with a mortgage
436
28.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
281
18.51%
Other social rented
107
7.05%
Other forms of private rent
65
4.28%
Total households: 1,518

Property prices in Trealaw

Median price: £123,000
Price per sq ft: £156
Sales (last 12 months): 17
Typical range (middle 50%): £93K – £149K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 (about £156 per square foot) in Trealaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,600 up to £166,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trealaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£123,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trealaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trealaw.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156,000£241,000£67,000
2017£198,750£101,750£69,000
2018£197,500£98,500£65,000
2019£160,000£96,500£80,500
2020£110,000£91,000£86,000
2021£141,200£146,750£100,000
2022£178,475£147,000£110,000
2023£162,000£180,000£104,000
2024£249,950£92,000£120,000
2025£280,000£152,500£120,000
2026——£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trealaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trealaw.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£87£188£87
2017£140£81£72
2018£115£95£76
2019£134£88£98
2020£118£79£94
2021£106£133£106
2022£140£163£123
2023—£199£116
2024£209£104£125
2025£213£141£133
2026——£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trealaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Trealaw in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Trealaw ward.

Local councillors

Wyn Hughes

Trealaw - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Trealaw

Is Trealaw safe?

Trealaw records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Trealaw?

The median sale price in Trealaw is £123,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Trealaw?

Trealaw scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Trealaw sits around rank 407 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 Trealaw?

The average household income in Trealaw is around £36,601 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Trealaw?

Trealaw is represented by 1 elected councillor: Wyn Hughes (Labour Party).