Postcode insights

CF37 3HU

Heol Y Plwyf

Ynysybwl

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Detailed insights for CF37 3HU

Overview

Postcode CF37 3HU is located in a rural town, within the Ynysybwl 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 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 1.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Clydach Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 705 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% 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 3HU.

Transport

The nearest station is Abercynon located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF37 3HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miClydach ParkSmallWalking directions to Clydach Park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
1,975.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.79(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.39(+11%)
Vehicle crime
7.54(+163%)
Public order
6.85(-17%)
Burglary
6.17(+164%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
97.86%
Other Asian
2
0.71%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Caribbean
1
0.36%
Other White
1
0.36%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
30.64%
No qualifications
50
21.28%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
50.79%
Owns with a mortgage
39
30.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.73%
Social rents from council
6
4.76%
Other social rented
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Ynysybwl

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £182K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £151 per square foot) in Ynysybwl area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ynysybwl over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£385,250£254
Semi-Detached6£197,000£171
Terraced24£134,750£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ynysybwl

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ynysybwl.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£100,000£128,000£72,500
2017£199,000£135,000£85,500
2018£205,000£144,750£86,000
2019£200,000£140,000£80,750
2020£220,000£162,498£86,750
2021£247,475£152,500£107,000
2022£320,000£162,000£126,498
2023£350,000£190,000£110,000
2024£315,000£230,000£117,500
2025£385,250£182,000£131,250
2026£212,000£121,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ynysybwl.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ynysybwl.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£154£71
2017£176£148£95
2018£163£143£92
2019£186£166£96
2020£161£169£100
2021£200£140£111
2022£240£188£126
2023£243£221£123
2024£303£220£137
2025£254£204£149
2026£216£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ynysybwl.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 3HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 3HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202518, Heol Y Plwyf, Pontypridd, CF37 3HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
14 Mar 202514, Heol Y Plwyf, Pontypridd, CF37 3HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
05 Jan 202644, Church Street, Pontypridd, CF37 3LBOtherFreehold£100,000
03 Dec 202517, Church Street, Pontypridd, CF37 3LBTerracedFreehold£180,000
20 Aug 202534, Church Street, Pontypridd, CF37 3LBTerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the CF37 3HU 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 3HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableTrerobart Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF37 3HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF37 3HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodRobert Street, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 3DUWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Paula Evans

Ynysybwl - Elected 29 Sept 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Alex Davies-Jones

Pontypridd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyPontypriddW07000106
WardYnysybwlW05001115
ParishYnysybwl and Coed-y-cwmW04000711
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwlW02000266
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 015DW01001283
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 3HU

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

The area around CF37 3HU records about 57 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 3HU?

The median sale price around CF37 3HU in Glyn-coch & Ynys-y-bwl is £140,000 (about £151 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF37 3HU?

There is 1 school close to CF37 3HU, including Trerobart Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF37 3HU?

CF37 3HU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 705 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF37 3HU is Alex Davies-Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paula Evans (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.