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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. 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£135,000
Price per sq ft£134
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£109K – £150K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £134 per square foot) in Trealaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,500 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
Semi-Detached1£150,000£148
Detached1£135,000£99
Terraced21£125,000£134

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£121,000
2026£149,000
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£129
2026£165
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.

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 £135,000 (about £134 per square foot) based on 23 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).

All postcodes in Trealaw

CF402UQ

Brithweunydd Road

CF402UN

Charles Street

CF402UX

Evans Terrace

CF402QJ

Miskin Road

CF402NY

Brithweunydd Road

CF402LQ

Ynyscynon Road

CF402UY

Nile Road

CF402QD

Rhys Street

CF402LG

Trealaw Road

CF402PG

New Century Street

CF402PU

Royal Terrace

CF402UW

Alaw Road

CF402PR

Old Brithweunydd Road

CF402UD

Brithweunydd Road

CF402NX

Trealaw Road

CF402NR

Trealaw Road

CF402UJ

Davies Close

CF402TY

Trealaw Road

CF402UL

Cairo Street

CF402UR

Enid Street

CF402QW

Miskin Road

CF402PJ

Station Cottages

CF402QG

Wengraig Road

CF402QF

Rhys Street

CF402US

Llys Alaw

CF402PE

New Century Street

CF402UB

Brithweunydd Road

CF402UG

Brithweunydd Road

CF402PA

Bryn Dinas View

CF402PQ

Marjorie Street

CF402PL

Station Road

CF402UA

Brithweunydd Road

CF402PW

Llewellyn Terrace

CF402PZ

Sycamore Drive

CF402UU

Egypt Street

CF402QL

Miskin Road

CF402QB

Victoria Street

CF402QN

Miskin Road

CF402UP

Pergwm Street

CF402LJ

Ynyscynon Road

CF402XA

Garth Wen

CF402PN

Squires Row

CF402PX

Rhys Street

CF402UT

Enid Street

CF402PS

Mr Speakers Way

CF402QP

Brithweunydd Road

CF402NW

Heather Close

CF402XD

Foundry Road

CF402PY

Pinewood Drive

CF402LH

Ynyscynon Road

CF402QE

Rhys Street

CF402QH

Rhys Street

CF402PD

Brynteg Terrace

CF402QA

Maesyffynon Terrace

CF402UZ

Garth Road

CF402PB

Brithweunydd Road

CF402NZ

Brithweunydd Road

CF402XB

Garth Road

CF402PT

Sycamore Drive

CF402QQ

Rhys Street

CF402NP

Trealaw Road

CF402UF

Brithweunydd Road

CF402PF

New Century Street

CF402BF

Stryd Newydd

CF402UH

Brithweunydd Road

CF402NT

Trealaw Road

CF402NU

Edwards Street

CF402NS

Trealaw Road

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.