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About

Treorchy sits in the Rhondda Fawr valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The River Rhondda runs through the settlement, with terraced housing climbing the valley sides. The A4058 and the Rhondda Line both connect Treorchy to neighbouring communities and to Cardiff; trains call at Treorchy railway station. The town developed around deep coal mining in the 19th and 20th centuries; remnants of pits and spoil tips remain part of the landscape and inform local street patterns and green spaces.

The town retains cultural institutions tied to its mining past. The Parc and Dare Theatre, built as a miners' institute, fronts the main street and houses an ornate auditorium used for concerts, amateur drama and community events. Treorchy Male Choir regularly rehearses and performs in the town. Local sport centres on Treorchy RFC and leisure provision along the main street, where independent shops, cafes and public houses serve residents. Paths climb directly from the valley floor into surrounding woods and ridges, offering direct access to valley-top views and routes used by walkers.

Area overview

On average Treorchy has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Treorchy is £38,603 per year. The median sale price in Treorchy is £132,000 (around £139 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £105,000 and £182,500. Treorchy is home to around 7,648 people, with a population density of about 574.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Treorchy Population
7,648
Population density
574.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.57(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.78(+14%)
Public order
9.81(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-18%)
Shoplifting
4.31(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,387
96.6%
Chinese
116
1.52%
Other White
38
0.5%
White and Black African (mixed)
21
0.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.21%
Total population: 7,647

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,650
26%
No qualifications
1,528
24.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,105
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
959
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
583
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 6,346

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,602
47.28%
Owns with a mortgage
855
25.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
554
16.35%
Other social rented
227
6.7%
Other forms of private rent
88
2.6%
Total households: 3,388

Property prices in Treorchy

Median price: £132,000
Price per sq ft: £139
Sales (last 12 months): 77
Typical range (middle 50%): £105K – £183K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 (about £139 per square foot) in Treorchy area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Treorchy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£320,000£226
Semi-Detached5£196,000£251
Terraced67£125,000£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Treorchy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Treorchy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151,250£182,250£64,000
2017£215,000£58,500£71,950
2018£235,000£123,000£80,750
2019£227,500£120,000£79,000
2020£259,650£125,000£90,000
2021£268,000£130,000£119,500
2022£279,950£190,000£120,000
2023£334,000£141,750£114,998
2024£355,000£110,000£115,000
2025£320,000£160,000£125,000
2026—£203,000£117,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Treorchy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Treorchy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£108£154£83
2017£171£63£80
2018£125£131£89
2019£159£131£89
2020£205£122£101
2021£191£138£118
2022£198£156£135
2023£209£173£134
2024£275£117£136
2025£255£158£137
2026—£259£132
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Treorchy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Treorchy in the last year.