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About

Trefforest is located in the Cynon Valley, bordering the town of Pontypridd. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses and post-war estates built along the valley slopes. The University of South Wales has a significant campus here, influencing the local economy and community. The main road through the area connects to the A470, providing a direct transport link to Cardiff.

The area is defined by its industrial past, with the Treforest Industrial Estate being one of the first planned estates of its kind in the UK, established in the 1930s. The estate remains a major local employer, housing various light industrial and commercial units. The River Taff and the Taff Trail walking and cycling path run along the western edge of the area, following the course of the former Glamorganshire Canal.

Area overview

On average Trefforest has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Trefforest is £39,961 per year. Trefforest is home to around 10,428 people, with a population density of about 1,414.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Trefforest Population
10,428
Population density
1,414.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.8(+28%)
Public order
11.32(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.55(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.48(-7%)
Drugs
5.66(+93%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,555
82.05%
Other White
440
4.22%
African
330
3.16%
Indian
183
1.76%
Other Asian
163
1.56%
Total population: 10,427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,302
26.41%
Level 3 (A level)
2,231
25.6%
No qualifications
1,818
20.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,041
11.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
745
8.55%
Total 16+ residents: 8,715

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,044
25.85%
Owns outright
949
23.5%
Owns with a mortgage
848
21%
Other social rented
767
18.99%
Social rents from council
313
7.75%
Total households: 4,039

Property prices in Trefforest

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Trefforest area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Trefforest 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 Trefforest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£342,500
Flats12£96,750
Semi-Detached17£180,000
Terraced61£136,000

10 years median price trend in Trefforest

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

All postcodes in Trefforest

CF375BZ

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

CF371BU

James Street

CF371NP

Brynhyfryd Place

CF374AR

Graig Yr Helfa Road

CF375NN

Cypress Street

CF371BP

Niagara Street

CF371RY

Princess Street

CF375PP

Springfield Terrace

CF374BE

Cemetery Road

CF371SU

Long Row

CF371UA

Graig Y Fforest

CF374AT

Glyntaff Road

CF375NL

Willow Street

CF371SZ

Forest Road

CF375HW

Beyron Close

CF371BF

Cwrt Y Ffoundri

CF375LP

Eglwys Avenue

CF371TR

Llantwit Road

CF375LS

Poplar Road

CF371SL

Park Street

CF371TA

Castle Street

CF375HL

Poets Close

CF375NE

Acacia Street

CF375PD

Glyn Dwr Avenue

CF371SH

Cyrchygwas Road

CF375PX

Heol Gruffydd

CF375PZ

Gerddi Glan Taff

CF371RS

Duke Street

CF371TN

Oliver Terrace

CF375DB

Holly Street

CF371SA

Dan Y Bryn Villas

CF371UD

Old Tin Works Road

CF375LL

Glanfelin Flats

CF375SD

Oak Street

CF371DD

Heathfield Villas

CF374AS

Glyntaff Road

CF375SE

Oak Street

CF371ST

Raymond Terrace

CF375EP

Tennyson Close

CF375RS

Warren Close

CF371RH

Wood Road

CF371AF

Treforest

CF375PJ

Heol Gruffydd

CF371RZ

Stow Hill

CF371TT

Hilda Street

CF371UL

Ruler Way

CF375NA

Sycamore Street

CF371NX

Pen Yr Ysgol

CF371SG

Fothergill Street

CF371TH

New Park Terrace

CF371UB

Forest Grove

CF374BW

Pentrebach Road

CF375BU

Lime Street

CF375DG

Elm Street

CF371BZ

Lewis Street

CF371TS

Bertha Street

CF375ER

Tennyson Close

CF375LR

Poplar Road

CF371SQ

James Place

CF374BA

Bryn Ilan

CF375DY

Dynea Close

CF375PQ

Heol Gruffydd

CF371RP

King Street

CF371RT

Duke Street

CF375RZ

Parc Y Dyffryn

CF375HJ

Rhiw Felin

CF375NX

Glyn-Dwr Avenue

CF371BS

Egypt Street

CF371RF

Cliff Terrace

CF375HH

Wordsworth Gardens

CF375NR

Dyffryn Road

CF374BN

St Marys Close

CF375RW

Dyffryn Road

CF375NB

Sycamore Street

CF375NP

Ash Square

CF375LT

Poplar Road

CF375PE

Gwalia Grove

CF375RF

Cardiff Road

CF371BX

Windsor Road

CF371DA

Lawn Terrace

CF375SB

Oak Street

CF371TB

River Street

CF371TZ

Birchwood Avenue

CF371TP

Brook Street

CF371TX

Oakwood Street

CF371UJ

Forest Grove

CF375HN

Beyron Close

CF375RX

Dyffryn Crescent

CF371RR

King Street

CF371SX

Rees Terrace

CF371UH

Brook Street

CF375EU

Shelley Walk

CF375RB

Morien Crescent

CF375RT

Dyffryn Crescent

CF371SN

Park Street

CF371SY

Forest Road

CF375HE

Masefield Way

CF375HQ

Masefield Way

CF371BE

Broadway

CF371RN

Queen Street

Data Sources

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