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CF37 5EW

Maes Yr Awel

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

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Detailed insights for CF37 5EW

Overview

Postcode CF37 5EW is located in an urban city, within the Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Taff's Well & Nantgarw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
52.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Taff's Well & Nantgarw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Taff's Well & Nantgarw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.8%

Approximately 52.8% 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 5EW.

Transport

The nearest station is Trefforest Estate located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
200
Population density
1,917.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.62(+102%)
Public order
18.5(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.88(+7%)
Shoplifting
13.11(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.71(+5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
92.5%
Other White
9
4.5%
Pakistani
4
2%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.5%
Irish
1
0.5%
Total population: 200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
32.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
17.45%
Level 3 (A level)
23
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 149

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
29
32.58%
Owns outright
18
20.22%
Other social rented
18
20.22%
Owns with a mortgage
14
15.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
10.11%
Total households: 89

Property prices in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£150
Sales (last 12 months)11
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £168K

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £150 per square foot) in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£550,000£—
Semi-Detached4£167,500£183
Terraced6£132,500£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125,000£93,500
2017£119,000£83,500
2018£125,000£94,000
2019£121,000£114,250
2020£164,975£115,000
2021£174,950£106,250
2022£162,000£141,000
2023£166,475£140,000
2024£187,500£121,250
2025£162,250£125,000
2026£190,000£133,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£105
2017£142£91
2018£131£106
2019£145£138
2020£184£149
2021£187£122
2022£185£188
2023£179£156
2024£182£135
2025£176£149
2026£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 5EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 5EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 202684, Maes Yr Awel, Pontypridd, CF37 5EWTerracedFreehold£137,000
31 Mar 202646, Maes Yr Awel, Pontypridd, CF37 5ENFlatsLeasehold£72,500
06 Oct 20257, Brynfab Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
04 Sept 202523, Clos Aneurin, Pontypridd, CF37 5DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£108,000
27 Feb 2025Bron Y Dyffryn, Dynea Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5DSOtherFreehold£1,292,500

Schools

In the CF37 5EW 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 5EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableHawthorn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableHawthorn High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF37 5EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF37 5EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyPinewood Avenue, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5EAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miTesco ExtraRhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5SNWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miFarmfoodsHeol-Y-Bwnsi, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5BLWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miAldiHeol-Y-Bwnsi, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5BLWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miLondisSevern Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5UAWalking directions to Londis

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Loretta Tomkinson

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf - 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)Taff's Well & NantgarwW02000277
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 026BW01001239
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 5EW

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

The area around CF37 5EW records about 121 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF37 5EW?

The median sale price around CF37 5EW in Taff's Well & Nantgarw is £138,000 (about £150 per square foot) based on 11 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF37 5EW?

There are 4 schools close to CF37 5EW, including Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School, Hawthorn Primary School and Hawthorn High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF37 5EW?

CF37 5EW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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