Postcode insights

CF37 5SD

Oak Street

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

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Detailed insights for CF37 5SD

Overview

Postcode CF37 5SD 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 Trefforest area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Trefforest has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 26 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Trefforest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.4%

Approximately 39.4% 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 5SD.

Transport

The nearest station is Trefforest located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF37 5SD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Trefforest

N/A

Walking directions to Trefforest

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
6,705.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.8(+115%)
Public order
9.9(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(+35%)
Drugs
5.82(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.24(-60%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
90.8%
African
15
4.31%
Other Black
10
2.87%
Other Asian
5
1.44%
Irish
1
0.29%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
30.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
16.42%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
25.2%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.05%
Social rents from council
26
20.47%
Other social rented
24
18.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.24%
Total households: 127

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 5SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF37 5SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202542, Elm Street, Pontypridd, CF37 5DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
05 Feb 20254, Beechwood Street, Pontypridd, CF37 5DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,500
20 Jun 20256, Dynea Close, Pontypridd, CF37 5EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
17 Apr 202549, Holly Street, Pontypridd, CF37 5DASemi-DetachedFreehold£154,000
30 Mar 202641, Masefield Way, Pontypridd, CF37 5HDTerracedFreehold£138,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF37 5SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableHeol-Y-Celyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableHawthorn High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF37 5SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF37 5SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyPinewood Avenue, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5EAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSpar13 Dyffryn Road, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, CF37 5RWWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF37 5SD, 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)TrefforestW02000273
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 022CW01001238
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 5SD

Is CF37 5SD (Trefforest) safe?

The area around CF37 5SD records about 115 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF37 5SD?

The median sale price around CF37 5SD in Trefforest is £138,000 (about £150 per square foot) based on 11 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF37 5SD?

There are 5 schools close to CF37 5SD, including Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School, Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School and Hawthorn High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF37 5SD?

The closest station to CF37 5SD is Trefforest, about 1,487 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF37 5SD?

CF37 5SD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.