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CF37 5QA

Rhydfelen Central

Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Detailed insights for CF37 5QA

Overview

Postcode CF37 5QA is located in an urban city, within the Rhydfelen Central ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Trefforest area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Trefforest is £39,961 per year. The nearest station is Trefforest, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Trefforest has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Trefforest has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Trefforest is £39,961 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Trefforest located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF37 5QA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Trefforest

N/A

Walking directions to Trefforest

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
4,991.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.96(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.49(+11%)
Public order
7.59(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-15%)
Vehicle crime
6.21(+116%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
94.7%
Other White
6
1.99%
Other
6
1.99%
Other Asian
2
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
36.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
22.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.57%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
38.71%
Owns with a mortgage
36
29.03%
Other social rented
18
14.52%
Social rents from council
14
11.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Rhydfelen Central

Median price£188,750
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £227K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £188,750 (about £230 per square foot) in Rhydfelen Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhydfelen Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£335,000£370
Semi-Detached17£220,000£225
Terraced18£193,725£217
Flats6£99,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhydfelen Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhydfelen Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,950£80,000£136,225£138,525
2017£176,225£80,000£135,000£121,500
2018£209,998£78,000£128,500£127,500
2019£192,500£84,000£135,000£135,000
2020£217,500£84,500£162,500£141,000
2021£212,000£82,500£160,000£159,975
2022£224,000£94,725£165,000£174,500
2023£315,000£96,375£190,000£185,000
2024£105,000£94,250£190,000£180,000
2025£335,000£96,750£193,800£200,000
2026£102,000£237,500£178,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhydfelen Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhydfelen Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£212£129£203
2017£155£212£142£125
2018£159£117£147£161
2019£161£223£143£185
2020£203£181£170£191
2021£274£212£186£214
2022£266£239£192£211
2023£268£262£221£212
2024£238£214£211£206
2025£305£260£206£234
2026£210£247£236
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhydfelen Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rhydfelen Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 5QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 5QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Feb 2025147, Morien Crescent, Pontypridd, CF37 5PTTerracedFreehold£187,500
06 Feb 202684, Cardiff Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5RFTerracedFreehold£120,000
23 Jan 202676, Cardiff Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5RFTerracedFreehold£115,000
27 Jun 202524, Ilan Avenue, Pontypridd, CF37 5PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,500
29 Aug 20254, Castle Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1TATerracedFreehold£119,000

Schools

In the CF37 5QA postcode area, located within Trefforest, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF37 5QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Michael's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableParclewis Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableHeol-Y-Celyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF37 5QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF37 5QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier Stores10 Park Street, Trefforest, CF37 1SNWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.2 miLola Grocery Store5 Fothergill Street, Trefforest, CF37 1SGWalking directions to Lola Grocery Store
0.3 miCostcutter23-24 Fothergill Street, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1SGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miTesco ExpressBroadway, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1BTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSpar116 Queen Street, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1RWWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Maureen Webber

Rhydfelen Central - 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
WardRhydfelen CentralW05001102
ParishPontypridd TownW04001039
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TrefforestW02000273
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 022BW01001237
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2021-10-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 5QA

Is CF37 5QA (Trefforest) safe?

The area around CF37 5QA records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF37 5QA?

The median sale price around CF37 5QA in Trefforest is £188,750 (about £230 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF37 5QA?

There are 3 schools close to CF37 5QA, including St Michael's R.C. Primary School, Parclewis Primary School and Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF37 5QA?

The closest station to CF37 5QA is Trefforest, about 320 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF37 5QA?

CF37 5QA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 209 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF37 5QA (Trefforest) in Parliament and on the local council?

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