Postcode insights

CF37 1BG

Glan Yr Afon

Graig and Pontypridd West

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Detailed insights for CF37 1BG

Overview

Postcode CF37 1BG is located in a rural town, within the Graig and Pontypridd West ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl is £40,927 per year. The nearest station is Pontypridd, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 344 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl is £40,927 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF37 1BG.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypridd located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF37 1BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Pontypridd

N/A

Walking directions to Pontypridd

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
168 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.61(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.31(-36%)
Vehicle crime
5.87(+105%)
Public order
5.38(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
95.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.58%
Other White
5
1.58%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.95%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
33.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
19.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.25%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
26.89%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.05%
Social rents from council
11
9.24%
Other social rented
11
9.24%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Graig and Pontypridd West

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£179
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £196K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £179 per square foot) in Graig and Pontypridd West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,787 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 Graig and Pontypridd West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£245,000£260
Semi-Detached19£200,000£222
Terraced73£145,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Graig and Pontypridd West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Graig and Pontypridd West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£160,000£91,250
2017£237,500£137,000£81,000
2018£250,000£134,000£98,000
2019£260,000£161,000£98,250
2020£217,500£151,000£97,250
2021£242,500£147,500£115,000
2022£394,975£172,500£125,000
2023£275,000£164,000£125,000
2024£368,200£208,000£124,370
2025£325,500£203,000£145,250
2026£135,000£190,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Graig and Pontypridd West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Graig and Pontypridd West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£156£90
2017£167£128£99
2018£162£155£114
2019£224£168£118
2020£171£160£125
2021£203£161£129
2022£224£207£157
2023£231£191£149
2024£279£200£158
2025£268£218£171
2026£155£200£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Graig and Pontypridd West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Graig and Pontypridd West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 1BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 1BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 202515, Sheppard Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1HTTerracedFreehold£92,500
13 Aug 202516, Sheppard Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1HTTerracedFreehold£145,000
28 Feb 202517, Sheppard Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1HTTerracedFreehold£139,000
27 Jun 20251 Charles Street Villas, Charles Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1HUTerracedFreehold£193,000
25 Apr 202515, Charles Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1HUTerracedFreehold£193,000

Schools

In the CF37 1BG postcode area, located within Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF37 1BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableTrehopcyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableCoedylan Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMaes-Y-Coed Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF37 1BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF37 1BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPwllgwaun Supermarket32-33 Pwllgwaun Road, Pontypridd, CF37 1HHWalking directions to Pwllgwaun Supermarket
0.1 miSparHopkinstown Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 2PTWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miAsdaRhondda Road, Pontypridd, CF37 1HFWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miCraigwen StoresGraigwen Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 2HYWalking directions to Craigwen Stores
0.3 miLidlRhondda Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1HFWalking directions to Lidl

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF37 1BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jayne Brencher

Graig and Pontypridd West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Tina Leyshon

Graig and Pontypridd West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Davies-Jones

Pontypridd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyPontypriddW07000106
ParishPontypridd TownW04001039
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwlW02000266
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 015CW01001282
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2011-05-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 1BG

Is CF37 1BG (Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl) safe?

The area around CF37 1BG records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF37 1BG?

The median sale price around CF37 1BG in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl is £155,000 (about £179 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF37 1BG?

There are 5 schools close to CF37 1BG, including Trehopcyn Primary School, Coedylan Primary School and Maes-Y-Coed Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF37 1BG?

The closest station to CF37 1BG is Pontypridd, about 837 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF37 1BG?

CF37 1BG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 344 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF37 1BG (Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF37 1BG is Alex Davies-Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jayne Brencher (Labour Party) and Tina Leyshon (Labour Party).

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.