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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.

All postcodes in Ystrad

CF417RH

Gelligaled Road

CF417UF

Princess Street

CF417QY

William Street

CF417RU

Bryngwilym

CF417TA

St Marks Houses

CF417RF

Cross Street

CF417SH

Penrhys Road

CF417NE

Rees Street

CF417TL

Nant Y Gwyddon Road

CF417TX

Tyisaf Road

CF417NZ

Bwllfa Cottages

CF417TT

Gelli Road

CF417TE

Bronllwyn Road

CF417ST

Maesycoed Villas

CF417UN

Swn-Yr-Afon

CF417UQ

Gelli Road

CF417RX

Bryn Terrace

CF417NX

Rock Drive

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.