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CF37 5AW

Cardiff Road

Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen

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Detailed insights for CF37 5AW

Overview

Postcode CF37 5AW is located in an urban city, within the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Taff's Well & Nantgarw area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taff's Well & Nantgarw is £42,661 per year. The nearest station is Trefforest Estate, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Taff's Well & Nantgarw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Taff's Well & Nantgarw has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Taff's Well & Nantgarw is £42,661 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF37 5AW.

Transport

The nearest station is Trefforest Estate located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF37 5AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Trefforest Estate

N/A

Walking directions to Trefforest Estate

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
1,079.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.56(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.96(-16%)
Public order
10.01(+22%)
Shoplifting
9.53(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+4%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
90.07%
Other White
7
2.32%
Indian
6
1.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.66%
Other Asian
4
1.32%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
31.5%
No qualifications
62
22.71%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
47.01%
Owns with a mortgage
49
36.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.94%
Other social rented
4
2.99%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen

Median price£211,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £261K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £399,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£307,475£227
Semi-Detached11£245,000£271
Terraced15£187,500£237
Flats4£122,500£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£71,500£167,500£96,000
2017£191,475£77,000£151,500£124,500
2018£239,950£67,750£176,498£123,000
2019£184,752£65,000£189,975£143,000
2020£244,750£106,000£207,475£142,500
2021£270,000£85,000£227,500£143,000
2022£241,250£100,000£220,000£162,500
2023£325,000£85,000£190,000£171,500
2024£315,000£127,500£257,000£180,000
2025£285,000£122,475£255,000£188,750
2026£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£117£160£111
2017£205£105£159£124
2018£201£122£186£131
2019£161£106£173£159
2020£246£176£198£168
2021£221£118£229£161
2022£256£156£240£187
2023£275£141£222£173
2024£262£190£232£201
2025£258£180£268£230
2026£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 5AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 5AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202673, Ynyslyn Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5ARTerracedFreehold£230,000
13 Mar 202664, Ynyslyn Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5ARTerracedFreehold£235,000
21 Nov 202542, Ynyslyn Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5ARSemi-DetachedLeasehold£130,000
16 Sept 202575, Ynyslyn Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5ARTerracedFreehold£210,000
28 Oct 202518, Ynyslyn Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the CF37 5AW postcode area, located within Taff's Well & Nantgarw, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF37 5AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHawthorn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableHawthorn High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF37 5AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF37 5AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisSevern Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5UAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miTesco ExtraRhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5SNWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miMorrisons DailyPinewood Avenue, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5EAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF37 5AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cathy Lisles

Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

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)Taff's Well & NantgarwW02000277
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 026AW01001184
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 5AW

Is CF37 5AW (Taff's Well & Nantgarw) safe?

The area around CF37 5AW records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF37 5AW?

The median sale price around CF37 5AW in Taff's Well & Nantgarw is £211,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF37 5AW?

There are 6 schools close to CF37 5AW, including Hawthorn Primary School, Hawthorn High School and Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF37 5AW?

The closest station to CF37 5AW is Trefforest Estate, about 1,551 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF37 5AW?

CF37 5AW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF37 5AW (Taff's Well & Nantgarw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF37 5AW is Alex Davies-Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cathy Lisles (Independent).

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.