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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

CF371AD

Yr Hen Fuarth

CF371RZ

Stow Hill

CF374AT

Glyntaff Road

CF375ER

Tennyson Close

CF371SE

Park Close

CF371TE

Bridge Street

CF375NN

Cypress Street

CF375NY

Ynys Terrace

CF375EY

Shelley Walk

CF374AU

Glyntaff Road

CF371QT

Stow Hill

CF375DY

Dynea Close

CF371DA

Lawn Terrace

CF371TX

Oakwood Street

CF371TH

New Park Terrace

CF375PQ

Heol Gruffydd

CF371RF

Cliff Terrace

CF371TL

Collins Terrace

CF371BE

Broadway

CF375PT

Morien Crescent

CF375PP

Springfield Terrace

CF371SQ

James Place

CF371RS

Duke Street

CF371RP

King Street

CF375NH

Clos Ty Melyn

CF375RZ

Parc Y Dyffryn

CF375AQ

Laburnum Terrace

CF371BS

Egypt Street

CF371RR

King Street

CF371AF

Treforest

CF375SD

Oak Street

CF371UL

Ruler Way

CF375HW

Beyron Close

CF371TW

Brook Street

CF375PE

Gwalia Grove

CF371BP

Niagara Street

CF371BF

Cwrt Y Ffoundri

CF371TY

Llantwit Road

CF375LT

Poplar Road

CF371RW

Queen Street

CF371SN

Park Street

CF375RR

Dyffryn Road

CF371BU

James Street

CF375DB

Holly Street

CF375LL

Glanfelin Flats

CF371BD

Broadway

CF375ET

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

CF371RY

Princess Street

CF371RJ

Wood Road

CF374AY

The Court

CF375PR

Gellidawel Road

CF371SZ

Forest Road

CF375HH

Wordsworth Gardens

CF371UA

Graig Y Fforest

CF371TR

Llantwit Road

CF375NT

College Way

CF371TS

Bertha Street

CF375PA

Ynys Close

CF375BX

Heol-Y- Bryn

CF371TA

Castle Street

CF375RE

Cardiff Road

CF375HF

Wordsworth Gardens

CF371SX

Rees Terrace

CF375NP

Ash Square

CF375RF

Cardiff Road

CF375RS

Warren Close

CF371DL

Cwrt Glyndwr

CF371SJ

Birchley Close

CF375PN

Ilan Avenue

CF375LY

Laburnum Terrace

CF371NR

Tower Street

CF371TD

River Street

CF375HG

Wordsworth Gardens

CF371UD

Old Tin Works Road

CF371NS

St Michaels Avenue

CF375EP

Tennyson Close

CF375EG

Dynea Close

CF375HA

Shakespeare Rise

CF375PF

Powys Place

CF375PJ

Heol Gruffydd

CF371UJ

Forest Grove

CF371DD

Heathfield Villas

CF374BN

St Marys Close

CF371RH

Wood Road

CF371NU

Cwrt Glyndwr

CF371ST

Raymond Terrace

CF375DG

Elm Street

CF375PW

Springfield Cottages

CF371SR

Meadow Street

Data Sources

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