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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 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
92
Deprivation level
N/A
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
49.39(+46%)
Public order
11.99(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.07(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.58(+3%)
Shoplifting
5.27(-18%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 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
Detached6£332,500
Terraced66£150,000
Flats10£99,000
Semi-Detached21£190,000

10 years median price trend in Trefforest

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

All postcodes in Trefforest

CF371RN

Queen Street

CF371SG

Fothergill Street

CF371RX

Kingsland Terrace

CF375LP

Eglwys Avenue

CF375ES

Glyntaff Housing Estate

CF375NW

Maple Street

CF375HE

Masefield Way

CF375EF

Dan Yr Allt Close

CF375QA

Rhydfelen Central

CF371UB

Forest Grove

CF371TN

Oliver Terrace

CF375RU

Dyffryn Crescent

CF374BW

Pentrebach Road

CF375PD

Glyn Dwr Avenue

CF374BB

Graig Fach

CF375DR

Dynea Road

CF371SL

Park Street

CF375EH

Heol Y Bryn

CF371TF

Saron Street

CF375NG

Chestnut Street

CF374BA

Bryn Ilan

CF371TG

Old Park Terrace

CF371SY

Forest Road

CF371BX

Windsor Road

CF375LX

Poplar Road

CF375HL

Poets Close

CF375RD

Ceiriog Crescent

CF371SH

Cyrchygwas Road

CF375BT

Gerddi Glan Taf

CF375DE

Plane Street

CF375LS

Poplar Road

CF375NL

Willow Street

CF375RX

Dyffryn Crescent

CF375BY

Holly Street

CF375SA

Dyffryn Gardens

CF371UH

Brook Street

CF375PX

Heol Gruffydd

CF374AR

Graig Yr Helfa Road

CF375RW

Dyffryn Road

CF375RY

Dyffryn Avenue

CF375HJ

Rhiw Felin

CF375EU

Shelley Walk

CF374BD

Cemetery Road

CF375NX

Glyn-Dwr Avenue

CF371RL

Park Crescent

CF375BU

Lime Street

CF375PH

Ceiriog Crescent

CF374AS

Glyntaff Road

CF375PU

Gwaun Road

CF371UF

Forest Grove

CF374LX

Graig Yr Helfa Cottages

CF375PS

Morien Crescent

CF371DB

Broadway

CF371SS

Meadow Street

CF375PL

Glyn-Dwr Avenue

CF375HD

Masefield Way

CF375RT

Dyffryn Crescent

CF375LR

Poplar Road

CF371NP

Brynhyfryd Place

CF375HB

Shakespeare Rise

CF371TQ

Belle Vue Terrace

CF371TZ

Birchwood Avenue

CF371BN

Alexandra Road

CF371TT

Hilda Street

CF375RB

Morien Crescent

CF375HN

Ton Y Felin

CF371TB

River Street

CF375NE

Acacia Street

CF375BZ

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

CF371RQ

Wood Road

CF371PS

Maendy Road

CF371AE

Kingsland Terrace

CF371RU

Oxford Street

CF371SU

Long Row

CF375SE

Oak Street

CF371RT

Duke Street

CF375DF

Elm Street

CF375DH

Elm Street

CF371SW

John Street

CF375SB

Oak Street

CF371TU

Gwyn Street

CF371SA

Dan Y Bryn Villas

CF375NR

Dyffryn Road

CF375LN

Fairfield Lane

CF375DT

Dynea Road

CF375NA

Sycamore Street

CF375PY

Cae Nant

CF375HQ

Masefield Way

CF375PZ

Gerddi Glan Taff

CF371BZ

Lewis Street

CF371TP

Brook Street

CF371BW

Nile Road

CF375NB

Sycamore Street

CF371BH

Broadway

CF371BT

Cambrian Place

CF371NX

Pen Yr Ysgol

CF375PB

Ebenezer Street

CF374BE

Cemetery Road

CF375LJ

Bryntail Road

CF371SP

John Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.