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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

CF375AQ

Laburnum Terrace

CF374AY

The Court

CF371NR

Tower Street

CF371RU

Oxford Street

CF371DB

Broadway

CF371SS

Meadow Street

CF375DF

Elm Street

CF375RD

Ceiriog Crescent

CF371BN

Alexandra Road

CF371RQ

Wood Road

CF371RJ

Wood Road

CF371SP

John Place

CF374LX

Graig Yr Helfa Cottages

CF371AD

Yr Hen Fuarth

CF371TF

Saron Street

CF371BD

Broadway

CF371RX

Kingsland Terrace

CF371SW

John Street

CF371TU

Gwyn Street

CF375DR

Dynea Road

CF375EF

Dan Yr Allt Close

CF375LJ

Bryntail Road

CF371NS

St Michaels Avenue

CF375HA

Shakespeare Rise

CF375LX

Poplar Road

CF371UF

Forest Grove

CF375ES

Glyntaff Housing Estate

CF375EY

Shelley Walk

CF375PS

Morien Crescent

CF375PW

Springfield Cottages

CF371PS

Maendy Road

CF375NG

Chestnut Street

CF371RW

Queen Street

CF371TQ

Belle Vue Terrace

CF375LN

Fairfield Lane

CF375NT

College Way

CF375PB

Ebenezer Street

CF371TL

Collins Terrace

CF375BY

Holly Street

CF375ET

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

CF371BH

Broadway

CF375EH

Heol Y Bryn

CF371BW

Nile Road

CF375DH

Elm Street

CF375PF

Powys Place

CF375PH

Ceiriog Crescent

CF375RE

Cardiff Road

CF371SJ

Birchley Close

CF375BX

Heol-Y- Bryn

CF375PY

Cae Nant

CF371BT

Cambrian Place

CF371TG

Old Park Terrace

CF375PU

Gwaun Road

CF371SE

Park Close

CF371TY

Llantwit Road

CF374BD

Cemetery Road

CF371NU

Cwrt Glyndwr

CF371QT

Stow Hill

CF371TE

Bridge Street

CF375NH

Clos Ty Melyn

CF375PL

Glyn-Dwr Avenue

CF375RU

Dyffryn Crescent

CF371DL

Cwrt Glyndwr

CF375QA

Rhydfelen Central

CF375RR

Dyffryn Road

CF375BT

Gerddi Glan Taf

CF375LY

Laburnum Terrace

CF375NW

Maple Street

CF375PA

Ynys Close

CF375PR

Gellidawel Road

CF371RL

Park Crescent

CF374AU

Glyntaff Road

CF374BB

Graig Fach

CF375HD

Masefield Way

CF375HF

Wordsworth Gardens

CF375PT

Morien Crescent

CF375RY

Dyffryn Avenue

CF371SR

Meadow Street

CF375DE

Plane Street

CF375SA

Dyffryn Gardens

CF371TD

River Street

CF375DT

Dynea Road

CF375EG

Dynea Close

CF375HG

Wordsworth Gardens

CF375NY

Ynys Terrace

CF371TW

Brook Street

CF375PN

Ilan Avenue

CF371AE

Kingsland Terrace

CF375HB

Shakespeare Rise

Data Sources

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