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About

Ynysybwl sits within the Cwm Clydach valley, a community shaped by its industrial past. The area is defined by steep, wooded valley sides that rise sharply from the River Clydach. The settlement's layout follows the main road running through the valley floor, with rows of traditional terraced housing built for former coal miners. Remnants of the colliery era remain visible in the landscape, alongside more modern housing developments on available land.

The local geography is central, with the surrounding hills providing a clear boundary. Recreational paths follow old tramway and railway routes into the greenery of the valleysides. A specific local feature is the annual 'Coal and Dolomite' festival, reflecting the area's historical reliance on both mining and the nearby quarries. Community life focuses on local sports clubs, shops along the main street, and the active welfare hall.

Area overview

On average Ynysybwl has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ynysybwl is £40,927 per year. Ynysybwl is home to around 4,580 people, with a population density of about 234.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ynysybwl Population
4,580
Population density
234.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.17(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.3(-36%)
Vehicle crime
5.46(+90%)
Public order
5.46(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-49%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,412
96.29%
Other White
48
1.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.39%
Other Asian
17
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.28%
Total population: 4,582

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
978
26.36%
No qualifications
846
22.8%
Level 3 (A level)
652
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
584
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
352
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 3,710

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
804
41.04%
Owns with a mortgage
625
31.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
14.45%
Other social rented
123
6.28%
Social rents from council
76
3.88%
Total households: 1,959

Property prices in Ynysybwl

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £182K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £151 per square foot) in Ynysybwl area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ynysybwl over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£385,250£254
Semi-Detached6£197,000£171
Terraced24£134,750£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ynysybwl

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ynysybwl.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£100,000£128,000£72,500
2017£199,000£135,000£85,500
2018£205,000£144,750£86,000
2019£200,000£140,000£80,750
2020£220,000£162,498£86,750
2021£247,475£152,500£107,000
2022£320,000£162,000£126,498
2023£350,000£190,000£110,000
2024£315,000£230,000£117,500
2025£385,250£182,000£131,250
2026£212,000£121,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ynysybwl.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ynysybwl.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£154£71
2017£176£148£95
2018£163£143£92
2019£186£166£96
2020£161£169£100
2021£200£140£111
2022£240£188£126
2023£243£221£123
2024£303£220£137
2025£254£204£149
2026£216£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ynysybwl.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Ynysybwl

Is Ynysybwl safe?

Ynysybwl records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ynysybwl?

The median sale price in Ynysybwl is £140,000 (about £151 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Ynysybwl?

Ynysybwl scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ynysybwl sits around rank 759 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ynysybwl?

The average household income in Ynysybwl is around £40,927 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ynysybwl?

Ynysybwl is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paula Evans (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

All postcodes in Ynysybwl

CF373LH

Augustus Street

CF373EH

Grove Terrace

CF373PE

Heol Y Mynach

CF373LD

Clive Terrace

CF373HS

Darren Ddu Road

CF373HU

Heol Y Plwyf

CF373DR

Ynysybwl

CF373LF

Paget Street

CF373LX

Clydach Road

CF373HX

Windsor Court

CF373LP

Old Ynysybwl Road

CF373JF

Ynys Hir

CF373HN

New Road

CF373HP

Gelli Road

CF373LW

Glanffrwyd Terrace

CF373DH

Bryn Awel

CF373DX

Llys Derwen

CF373ET

Dan Y Cribyn

CF373PG

Llanwonno Road

CF373HJ

Ffordd Gower Davies

CF373DS

Glyn Street

CF373EG

Crawshay Street

CF373PL

Cyncoed

CF373NS

Ynysybwl

CF373DG

Glas Cwm

CF373EW

Cribbyn Ddu Street

CF373JA

Ffordd Y Bedol

CF373EF

Crawshay Street

CF373ES

Dan Y Cribyn

CF373JE

Bryn Aur

CF373LS

Aberffrwd Cottage

CF373LY

Windsor Place

CF373NT

Rock Terrace

CF373LB

Church Street

CF373NP

Graigwen Road

CF373DT

Glynmynach Street

CF373EN

Thompson Street

CF373EQ

Lon Helygen

CF373HB

New Road

CF373EU

Dan Y Cribyn

CF373DJ

Heol Pen Y Foel

CF373HY

Heol Y Plwyf

CF373EY

Old Parish Road

CF373LA

Tai Newydd

CF373EL

Thompson Villas

CF373PH

Ynysybwl

CF373LT

Clydach Terrace

CF373HD

Brookfield Estate

CF373DY

Robert Street

CF373EE

High Street

CF373JB

Llys Coed

CF373JG

Pen Y Mynydd

CF373HT

Penygraig Terrace

CF373ED

Robert Street

CF373EZ

Llys Gwilym

CF373DU

Robert Street

CF373PJ

Buarth-Y-Capel

CF373LE

Archer Street

CF373ER

New Road

CF373DL

Clas Ty Gelli

CF373PD

Old Ynysbwl Road

CF373JD

Ger Yr Afon

CF373PB

Buarth Y Capel

CF373PP

Mynachdy Road

CF373HZ

Y Waun

CF373EP

Robert Street

CF373LN

Other Street

CF373JJ

Hafan Heulog

CF373EA

Robert Street

CF373HR

Windsor Place

CF373HA

New Road

CF373NR

Augustus Street

CF373NU

Rock Terrace

CF373JH

Nant Y Mynydd

CF373PA

Buarth Y Capel

CF373EJ

Maes Glas

CF373PF

Pleasant View

CF373NY

Buarth Y Capel

CF373LL

Panteg Cottages

CF373HH

Ffordd Gower Davies

CF373LG

Llewellyn Terrace

CF373EB

Robert Street

CF373DQ

Heol Celynen

CF373DP

Bryn Rhedyn

CF373EX

Plas Y Fedwen

CF373HW

Leighton Rees Close

CF373JL

Heol Pen Y Parc

CF373LR

Mill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.