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CF37 3BQ

The Grove

Glyn-coch

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Detailed insights for CF37 3BQ

Overview

Postcode CF37 3BQ is located in a rural town, within the Glyn-coch ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 Abercynon, about 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 463 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.2%

Approximately 21.2% 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 3BQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Abercynon located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
1,449.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.36(-19%)
Public order
11.52(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.08(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.48(-12%)
Other theft
2.88(-37%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
95.83%
Arab
9
3.75%
Other White
1
0.42%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
27.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
23.92%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
37.17%
Owns with a mortgage
33
29.2%
Social rents from council
12
10.62%
Other social rented
12
10.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.62%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Glyn-coch

Median price£135,500
Price per sq ft£149
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£107K – £158K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £135,500 (about £149 per square foot) in Glyn-coch area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,666 up to £225,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glyn-coch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£156,000£156
Terraced4£109,750£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glyn-coch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glyn-coch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£95,000£105,000
2017£240,000£85,000£91,500
2018£224,995£92,000£81,000
2019£210,000£91,000£96,000
2020£166,950£86,000£106,500
2021£170,000£128,500£122,500
2022£491,000£141,750£87,500
2023£125,000£130,000
2024£204,000£134,975£126,000
2025£395,000£156,000£112,500
2026£135,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glyn-coch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glyn-coch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£82£103
2017£187£102£131
2018£93£104£100
2019£171£112£151
2020£185£99£140
2021£134£150
2022£206£173£123
2023£161£168
2024£226£157£152
2025£228£164£134
2026£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glyn-coch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Glyn-coch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 3BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 3BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202515, The Grove, Pontypridd, CF37 3BQTerracedFreehold£319,000
19 Aug 202535, Grovers Close, Pontypridd, CF37 3DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
05 Sept 202521, Bryn Awel, Pontypridd, CF37 3DHTerracedFreehold£116,000
28 Nov 202564, Derwendeg Avenue, Pontypridd, CF37 3BYTerracedFreehold£107,000
31 Oct 202529, Derwendeg Avenue, Pontypridd, CF37 3BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£46,666

Schools

In the CF37 3BQ 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 3BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCraig-Yr-Hesg Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePontypridd High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCefn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF37 3BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Doug Williams

Glyn-coch - 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
WardGlyn-cochW05001084
ParishPontypridd TownW04001039
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwlW02000266
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 015BW01001181
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 3BQ

Is CF37 3BQ (Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl) safe?

The area around CF37 3BQ records about 52 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. 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 3BQ?

The median sale price around CF37 3BQ in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl is £135,500 (about £149 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF37 3BQ?

There are 5 schools close to CF37 3BQ, including Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School, Pontypridd High School and Cefn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF37 3BQ?

CF37 3BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 463 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF37 3BQ (Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF37 3BQ is Alex Davies-Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Doug Williams (Labour Party).

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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.