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About

Treorchy occupies the upper Rhondda Fawr valley, its terraced streets climbing the steep hillsides from the main A4061 road. The area functions as a key service centre for the surrounding communities, with a concentrated high street offering practical retail and amenities. The landscape is defined by former industrial valleys now largely reclaimed by green forestry, with residential areas nestled within.

The Parc & Dare Theatre stands as a prominent local landmark, reflecting the ward's historical cultural significance tied to its coal mining past. Regular public transport connects the area to other valley towns. The local geography includes the Treorchy golf course situated on the valley slopes, providing a distinct open space amidst the urban settlement pattern.

Area overview

On average Treorchy has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% 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. Treorchy is home to around 7,648 people, with a population density of about 574.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Treorchy Population
7,648
Population density
574.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.1(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.08(-10%)
Public order
8.24(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.75(-29%)
Shoplifting
4.05(-42%)
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 qualifications or above
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

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £144,998 in Treorchy area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Treorchy 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 Treorchy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£320,000
Semi-Detached4£182,500
Terraced63£139,000

10 years median price trend in Treorchy

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

All postcodes in Treorchy

CF426LL

Greenfield Terrace

CF426TR

Dumfries Street

CF426DG

Windsor Street

CF426EE

Ynyswen Road

CF426PE

High Street

CF425AU

Painters Row

CF426NA

Vicarage Terrace

CF426LN

Barrett Street

CF426UA

Station Road

CF426YG

The Mattie Collins Way

CF426HY

Park Road

CF426PP

Regent Street

CF425AT

Jones Street

CF426SS

Heol Orchwy

CF426UD

Regent Street

CF426AF

Treorchy

CF426BS

Bute Street

CF426PT

High Street

CF426SU

Glyncoli Close

CF426TD

Cemetery Road

CF426NB

Church Street

CF426TS

Dumfries Street

CF426DS

Mace Lane

CF426HA

Tan Y Fron

CF426HS

Co Operative Cottages

CF426HU

Park Road

CF426LE

Park Road

CF426AH

Bute Street

CF426EP

Ynyswen Industrial Estate

CF426SF

Cadwgan Road

CF426UG

Taff Terrace

CF426DR

Kenry Street

CF426RS

New Chapel Street

CF426LU

Tallis Street

CF426PF

Myrtle Row

CF426RH

Crosswood Street

CF426SL

Luton Street

CF426SN

Stuart Street

CF439AN

Treorchy

CF426AS

High Street

CF426BJ

River Terrace

CF426LF

Park Road

CF426AU

Bute Street

CF426BG

Cardiff Street

CF426DL

Abergorki Industrial Estate

CF426SR

Oaktree Court

CF426AB

Station Road

CF426HD

Treorchy

CF426DD

Glan Yr Afon

CF426EA

Woodland Terrace

CF426LB

Park Road

CF426AW

Herbert Street

CF426HN

Station Road

CF426UU

Chepstow Road

CF426DB

Bute Street

CF426EQ

Treorchy Industrial Estate

CF426PL

Rees Street

CF426BL

Cardiff Place

CF426HP

Lower Terrace

CF426RG

Prospect Place

CF426AT

High Street

CF426DF

Crichton Street

CF426DH

Tylacoch Place

CF426PB

High Street

CF426TG

Cemetery Road

CF426TU

Fforch Close

CF426NZ

High Street

CF426HW

Park Crescent

CF426AA

High Street

CF426HR

Clare Road

CF426SD

Cadwgan Road

Data Sources

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