Postcode insights

CF37 5RB

Morien Crescent

Rhydfelen Central

Interactive map showing CF37 5RB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF37 5RB

Overview

Postcode CF37 5RB 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 0.4 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
42.4%
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

42.4%

Approximately 42.4% 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 5RB.

Transport

The nearest station is Trefforest located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF37 5RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Trefforest

N/A

Walking directions to Trefforest

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
234
Population density
6,498.6 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
222
94.47%
Other
5
2.13%
Other Asian
4
1.7%
Other White
4
1.7%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
34.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
28.81%
Other social rented
28
23.73%
Owns with a mortgage
26
22.03%
Social rents from council
22
18.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 5RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 5RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202567, Morien Crescent, Pontypridd, CF37 5RBTerracedFreehold£179,950
16 Jun 202569, Morien Crescent, Pontypridd, CF37 5RBTerracedFreehold£181,000
19 Dec 202560, Morien Crescent, Pontypridd, CF37 5PSTerracedFreehold£155,000
26 Sept 202527, Gwaun Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
22 Aug 202521, Gwaun Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableHeol-Y-Celyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableParclewis Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF37 5RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpar13 Dyffryn Road, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, CF37 5RWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miPremier Stores10 Park Street, Trefforest, CF37 1SNWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.5 miLola Grocery Store5 Fothergill Street, Trefforest, CF37 1SGWalking directions to Lola Grocery Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF37 5RB, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 5RB

Is CF37 5RB (Trefforest) safe?

The area around CF37 5RB 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 5RB?

The median sale price around CF37 5RB 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 5RB?

There are 6 schools close to CF37 5RB, including St Michael's R.C. Primary School, Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School and Parclewis Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF37 5RB?

The closest station to CF37 5RB is Trefforest, about 662 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF37 5RB?

CF37 5RB 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 5RB (Trefforest) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF37 5RB 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.