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Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

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About

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf is a ward located in the southern part of the Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough. The area is situated near the confluence of the Taf and Cynon rivers, with the A4058 road running through it. It contains residential housing, local services, and areas of open land. The ward includes the communities of Upper Rhydfelen and the Glyn-taf area, forming part of the larger Pontypridd urban area.

The ward's landscape features river valleys and elevated ground. It is served by the Glyn-taf Primary School and is adjacent to the Ynysangharad War Memorial Park. The Taff Trail, a long-distance walking and cycling route, follows the River Taf through this area, connecting it to Cardiff and the Brecon Beacons. Residential development is mixed with pockets of green space and playing fields.

Area overview

On average Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 51.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf is £40,939 per year. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf is home to around 3,614 people, with a population density of about 1,014.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
51.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Population
3,614
Population density
1,014.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.84(+93%)
Public order
13.28(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.45(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(+13%)
Drugs
8.02(+174%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,396
93.97%
Other White
55
1.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
1.11%
African
24
0.66%
Other
23
0.64%
Total population: 3,614

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
953
33.6%
Level 4 qualifications or above
484
17.07%
Level 3 (A level)
421
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
413
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
349
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 2,836

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
612
39.59%
Owns outright
307
19.86%
Owns with a mortgage
277
17.92%
Social rents from council
217
14.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
113
7.31%
Total households: 1,546

Property prices in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£550,000
Semi-Detached5£164,500
Terraced5£125,000

10 years median price trend in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf.

All postcodes in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

CF375BZ

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

CF375HW

Beyron Close

CF375HL

Poets Close

CF375DB

Holly Street

CF375ED

Brynfab Road

CF375SD

Oak Street

CF375EL

Dynea Road

CF375SE

Oak Street

CF375EB

Arfonfab Crescent

CF375EP

Tennyson Close

CF375EZ

Dynea Road

CF375DQ

Maes Uchaf

CF375BU

Lime Street

CF375DG

Elm Street

CF375ER

Tennyson Close

CF375DY

Dynea Close

CF375HJ

Rhiw Felin

CF375EA

Pinewood Avenue

CF375EW

Maes Yr Awel

CF375HH

Wordsworth Gardens

CF375EN

Maes Yr Awel

CF375DW

Dynea Road

CF375SB

Oak Street

CF375DJ

Dynea Road

CF375SX

Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate

CF375HN

Beyron Close

CF375EU

Shelley Walk

CF375HE

Masefield Way

CF375HQ

Masefield Way

CF375DF

Elm Street

CF375DD

Treharne Flats

CF375DR

Dynea Road

CF375DZ

Clos Aneurin

CF375EF

Dan Yr Allt Close

CF375HA

Shakespeare Rise

CF375DL

Beechwood Street

CF375EJ

Llys Corrwg

CF375ES

Glyntaff Housing Estate

CF375EY

Shelley Walk

CF375DP

Dynea Road

CF375EE

Cedar Lane

CF375BY

Holly Street

CF375ET

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

CF375EH

Heol Y Bryn

CF375EQ

Maes Ganol

CF375DH

Elm Street

CF375BX

Heol-Y- Bryn

CF375DX

Glan Y Nant

CF375SN

Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate

CF375RR

Dyffryn Road

CF375DA

Holly Street

CF375HD

Masefield Way

CF375HF

Wordsworth Gardens

CF375DE

Plane Street

CF375DT

Dynea Road

CF375EG

Dynea Close

CF375HG

Wordsworth Gardens

CF375HB

Shakespeare Rise

Data Sources

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