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About

Ystrad is a community ward situated in the Rhondda Fawr valley. It lies directly between the larger towns of Tonypandy and Llwynypia, forming a continuous urban stretch along the A4058 road. The area is primarily residential, with terraced housing characteristic of the valley's historic development. The landscape is defined by steep valley sides, with local amenities and services concentrated along the main thoroughfare.

The ward contains Ystrad Sports Centre, a focal point for local recreation. A notable local feature is the Mynydd Ystrad, the open hillside common land that rises sharply behind the houses, offering walking routes and views over the rooftops. The area's history is connected to the coal industry, though no major collieries operate within the ward today. Community life centres around its schools, chapels, and several small commercial premises serving daily needs.

Area overview

On average Ystrad has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ystrad is £36,962 per year. Ystrad is home to around 5,075 people, with a population density of about 733.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ystrad Population
5,075
Population density
733.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.73(+32%)
Public order
13.2(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.22(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.03(+50%)
Vehicle crime
3.55(+24%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,936
97.24%
Other White
21
0.41%
Indian
19
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.35%
Total population: 5,076

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,193
28.69%
Level 4 qualifications or above
889
21.38%
Level 3 (A level)
645
15.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
642
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
415
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 4,158

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
864
38.11%
Owns with a mortgage
597
26.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
18%
Other social rented
193
8.51%
Social rents from council
111
4.9%
Total households: 2,267

Property prices in Ystrad

Median price£122,750
Price per sq ft£144
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£98K – £154K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £122,750 (about £144 per square foot) in Ystrad area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ystrad over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£279,995£196
Semi-Detached9£137,050£133
Terraced40£118,800£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ystrad

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ystrad.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140,000£104,500£69,000
2017£202,000£75,500£68,000
2018£171,248£87,500£75,750
2019£162,000£100,000£80,000
2020£159,995£92,750£83,000
2021£310,000£97,475£100,000
2022£345,000£140,000£111,000
2023£270,000£126,500£120,000
2024£245,000£133,500£112,500
2025£235,000£121,025£115,800
2026£345,000£184,475£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ystrad.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ystrad.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143£113£70
2017£143£71£75
2018£162£120£88
2019£163£99£84
2020£119£108£100
2021£179£97£109
2022£223£145£132
2023£202£158£128
2024£160£140£121
2025£171£119£141
2026£215£145£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ystrad.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Ystrad

Is Ystrad safe?

Ystrad records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ystrad?

The median sale price in Ystrad is £122,750 (about £144 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Ystrad?

Ystrad scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ystrad sits around rank 419 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 Ystrad?

The average household income in Ystrad is around £36,962 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ystrad?

Ystrad is represented by 2 elected councillors: Emma Louise Dunning (Labour Party) and Geraint Owen Jones (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Ystrad

CF417SF

Tyntyla Road

CF417NP

Oak Street

CF417TP

Avondale Road

CF417PT

Green Hill

CF417SJ

Penrhys Road

CF417RN

Tyntyla Terrace

CF417TH

Ravenhill Street

CF417SX

Brynhyfryd

CF417RL

Club Row

CF417TD

Bronllwyn Road

CF417UD

Gelli Crossing

CF417QN

Meadow Walk

CF417UL

Gelli Terrace

CF417NQ

Lloyd Street

CF417NG

Smith Street

CF417LZ

Park View

CF417RT

Danywern Terrace

CF417TS

Gelli Road

CF417QR

William Street

CF417RP

Springfield Cottages

CF417UA

Ystrad Terrace

CF417UW

Gelli Industrial Estate

CF417QQ

Heol Y Mynydd

CF417UB

Dorothy Street

CF417PZ

Primrose Hill

CF417NH

Stanley Road

CF417RQ

Gelligaled Road

CF417TZ

Taff Street

CF417SS

Nant Gelligalled

CF417UE

Ynysgau Street

CF417RJ

Victoria Street

CF417QA

Wesley Close

CF417TU

Tyisaf Road

CF417RS

Pen Y Rhiw

CF417NT

Llanfair Hill

CF417QE

Bodringallt Terrace

CF417TB

Ffordd Seren

CF417PW

Ystrad Road

CF417TY

Union Street

CF417SB

Gelligaled Road

CF417NS

Gelli Fron

CF417NN

Alexandra Road

CF417SN

Danygraig

CF417SL

Danycoed

CF417RW

Chapel Street

CF417SE

Tyntyla Road

CF417RE

Redfield Street

CF417NA

Gelli Road

CF417QF

Sandybank Road

CF417FA

Ystrad

CF417NF

Rees Street

CF417TQ

Ravenhill Street

CF417RZ

Amery Place

CF417RB

Brook Street

CF417SG

Tyntyla Road

CF417LY

Gelli Road

CF417RG

Trafalgar Terrace

CF417SY

Tyntyla Road

CF417ND

Gelli Road

CF417NB

Gelli Road

CF417UJ

Hillside Terrace

CF417SP

Ystrad

CF417QP

Nebo Estate

CF417PG

Uplands

CF417NL

Alexandra Road

CF417RA

River Street

CF417UP

The Orchard

CF417QD

Bodringallt Terrace

CF417PR

Tyisaf Road

CF417NR

Farm Road

CF417RY

Pleasant Terrace

CF417SQ

Mill Street

CF417TW

Avondale Road

CF417SA

Pembroke Close

CF417QZ

Ivor Street

CF417UT

The Rise

CF417TR

Gelli Road

CF417UG

Shady Road

CF417RD

Nantgwyddon Close

CF417TG

King Street

CF417PY

Ystrad Road

CF417NJ

Stanley Road

CF417PS

Ystrad Road

CF417TN

Dover Street

CF417NU

Ardwyn Terrace

CF417QJ

Tyn Y Waun

CF417PU

Red Rose Hill

CF417LW

Lon Y Parc

CF417QH

Cadogan Close

CF417PX

Ystrad Road

CF417QS

William Street

CF417NY

Howard Street

CF417RR

Vicarage Close

CF417SZ

Tyntyla Road

CF417QU

William Street

CF417QB

Arthur Street

CF417TF

New King Street

CF417QW

Oakland Drive

CF417PP

Ystrad Road

CF417NW

Colwyn 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.