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CF37 1BN

Alexandra Road

Treforest

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Overview

Postcode CF37 1BN is located in an urban city, within the Treforest ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Trefforest area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Trefforest is £39,961 per year. The nearest station is Pontypridd, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ynysangharad Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Trefforest has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Trefforest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Trefforest is £39,961 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypridd located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF37 1BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Pontypridd

N/A

Walking directions to Pontypridd
0.5 mi

Trefforest

N/A

Walking directions to Trefforest

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF37 1BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miYnysangharad ParkLargeWalking directions to Ynysangharad Park
0.4 miThe CommonLargeWalking directions to The Common

Area Profile

Population
450
Population density
3,391.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.72(+79%)
Shoplifting
28.46(+343%)
Public order
16.45(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.65(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.39(-12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
334
74.55%
African
28
6.25%
Other White
28
6.25%
Indian
14
3.12%
Other Asian
12
2.68%
Total population: 448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
41.46%
Level 3 (A level)
59
17.99%
No qualifications
42
12.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
10.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
45.06%
Owns outright
35
21.6%
Owns with a mortgage
33
20.37%
Other social rented
12
7.41%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.94%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Treforest

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £160K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Treforest area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,950 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Treforest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£304,500£177
Semi-Detached3£155,000£207
Terraced42£130,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Treforest

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Treforest.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156,000£92,000
2017£166,000£138,000£89,250
2018£247,500£115,000£94,000
2019£170,000£119,975£95,000
2020£295,000£125,000£109,950
2021£275,000£163,250£114,975
2022£412,500£124,000£125,950
2023£155,000£151,500£132,500
2024£152,475£137,000
2025£330,000£155,000£128,000
2026£279,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Treforest.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Treforest.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£109
2017£153£121£105
2018£179£134£104
2019£114£135£113
2020£169£154£118
2021£175£193£126
2022£136£145
2023£232£159£139
2024£187£154
2025£178£174£149
2026£176£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Treforest.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 1BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 1BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 202616, Niagara Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1BPDetachedFreehold£279,000
06 Mar 20263, Niagara Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1BPTerracedFreehold£160,000
23 Feb 202612, Niagara Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1BPTerracedFreehold£160,000
28 Feb 202514, Niagara Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1BPTerracedFreehold£160,000
26 Sept 202544, Broadway, Pontypridd, CF37 1BDTerracedLeasehold£108,000

Schools

In the CF37 1BN postcode area, located within Trefforest, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF37 1BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableParclewis Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCoedpenmaen County Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableSt Michael's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF37 1BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sYnysangharad Road, Pontypridd, CF37 4DAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miMoon Supermarket109 Broadway, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1BEWalking directions to Moon Supermarket
0.3 miTesco ExpressBroadway, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1BTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCostcutter23-24 Fothergill Street, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1SGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miSpar116 Queen Street, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1RWWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Steve Powderhill

Treforest - 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
WardTreforestW05001110
ParishPontypridd TownW04001039
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TrefforestW02000273
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 022DW01001262
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 1BN

Is CF37 1BN (Trefforest) safe?

The area around CF37 1BN records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF37 1BN?

The median sale price around CF37 1BN in Trefforest is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF37 1BN?

There are 6 schools close to CF37 1BN, including Parclewis Primary School, Coedpenmaen County Primary School and St Michael's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF37 1BN?

The closest station to CF37 1BN is Pontypridd, about 722 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF37 1BN?

CF37 1BN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 604 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF37 1BN (Trefforest) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF37 1BN is Alex Davies-Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Powderhill (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.