Postcode insights

CF37 1QU

Taff Vale Flats

Graig and Pontypridd West

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Detailed insights for CF37 1QU

Overview

Postcode CF37 1QU is located in an urban city, within the Graig and Pontypridd West ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontypridd West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontypridd West is £45,364 per year. The nearest station is Pontypridd, about 0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ynysangharad Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
51.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Pontypridd West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Pontypridd West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.8%

Approximately 51.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Pontypridd West is £45,364 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypridd located about 0 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF37 1QU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Pontypridd

N/A

Walking directions to Pontypridd
0.9 mi

Trefforest

N/A

Walking directions to Trefforest

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF37 1QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miYnysangharad ParkLargeWalking directions to Ynysangharad Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
3,298.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.44(+172%)
Public order
17.69(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.92(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.61(+45%)
Drugs
8.4(+224%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
85.45%
Other White
14
6.36%
African
7
3.18%
Indian
5
2.27%
Chinese
2
0.91%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
28.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
24.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
19.4%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.97%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
32.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
23.4%
Social rents from council
27
19.15%
Owns outright
18
12.77%
Owns with a mortgage
16
11.35%
Total households: 141

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 1QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 1QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202528, High Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1QXTerracedFreehold£120,000
06 Jun 20254, Rickards Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1RDTerracedFreehold£70,000
27 Oct 20253, Madoc Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1NQTerracedFreehold£125,000
14 Nov 202520, Graig Terrace, Pontypridd, CF37 1NHTerracedFreehold£130,000
17 Sept 202524, Graig Terrace, Pontypridd, CF37 1NHTerracedFreehold£85,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF37 1QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableMaes-Y-Coed Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCoedylan Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCoedpenmaen County Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF37 1QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF37 1QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPonty Mini MarketTaff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1QJWalking directions to Ponty Mini Market
0.1 miTesco Express103-104 Taff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4UYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLidlRhondda Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1HFWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miIceland52-53 Taff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4TDWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miAsdaRhondda Road, Pontypridd, CF37 1HFWalking directions to Asda

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF37 1QU, 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)Pontypridd WestW02000272
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 021HW01001964
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 1QU

Is CF37 1QU (Pontypridd West) safe?

The area around CF37 1QU records about 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CF37 1QU?

The median sale price around CF37 1QU in Pontypridd West is £155,000 (about £179 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF37 1QU?

There are 7 schools close to CF37 1QU, including Maes-Y-Coed Primary School, Coedylan Primary School and Coedpenmaen County Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF37 1QU?

The closest station to CF37 1QU is Pontypridd, about 80 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF37 1QU?

CF37 1QU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 268 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF37 1QU (Pontypridd West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF37 1QU 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.