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CF40 2DX

Francis Street

Cwm Clydach

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Detailed insights for CF40 2DX

Overview

Postcode CF40 2DX is located in an urban city, within the Cwm Clydach ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Tonypandy West & Clydach Vale area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tonypandy West & Clydach Vale is £39,171 per year. The nearest station is Llwynypia, about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cwm Clydach Countryside Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Tonypandy West & Clydach Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Tonypandy West & Clydach Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Tonypandy West & Clydach Vale is £39,171 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF40 2DX.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF40 2DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCwm Clydach Countryside ParkLargeWalking directions to Cwm Clydach Countryside Park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
6,243.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.17(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.23(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.31(0%)
Public order
5.12(-38%)
Other crime
2.19(+4%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
92.37%
Other White
10
4.24%
Other Asian
4
1.69%
African
2
0.85%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.42%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
30.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
17.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
14.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.85%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.85%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
39.22%
Owns outright
32
31.37%
Owns with a mortgage
17
16.67%
Other social rented
5
4.9%
Social rents from council
3
2.94%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Cwm Clydach

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£129
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£97K – £132K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £129 per square foot) in Cwm Clydach area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £178,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwm Clydach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£124,000£103
Terraced28£120,000£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwm Clydach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm Clydach.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£49,500
2017£85,000£58,750
2018£124,000£55,750
2019£145,000£62,500
2020£124,500£68,000
2021£135,500£86,000
2022£161,000£90,000
2023£110,000£95,000
2024£188,750£99,000
2025£124,000£115,000
2026£126,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm Clydach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm Clydach.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£67
2017£68£64
2018£107£66
2019£79£73
2020£106£78
2021£147£104
2022£149£112
2023£177£115
2024£180£117
2025£103£125
2026£136
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm Clydach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cwm Clydach in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF40 2DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF40 2DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 20261, Francis Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2DXTerracedFreehold£132,000
28 Nov 20252, Francis Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2DXTerracedFreehold£102,500
27 Aug 202523, Francis Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2DXTerracedFreehold£80,000
21 Aug 202511, Francis Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2DXTerracedFreehold£61,000
11 Aug 202514, Francis Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2DXTerracedLeasehold£42,500

Schools

In the CF40 2DX postcode area, located within Tonypandy West & Clydach Vale, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF40 2DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCwmclydach PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableLlwynypia Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF40 2DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Alan Norris

Cwm Clydach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Bryant

Rhondda and Ogmore - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyRhondda and OgmoreW07000107
WardCwm ClydachW05001079
ParishCwm ClydachW04000681
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tonypandy West & Clydach ValeW02000267
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 016AW01001166
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF40 2DX

Is CF40 2DX (Tonypandy West & Clydach Vale) safe?

The area around CF40 2DX records about 70 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF40 2DX?

The median sale price around CF40 2DX in Tonypandy West & Clydach Vale is £120,000 (about £129 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF40 2DX?

There are 2 schools close to CF40 2DX, including Cwmclydach Primary and Llwynypia Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF40 2DX?

CF40 2DX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 191 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF40 2DX (Tonypandy West & Clydach Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF40 2DX is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Alan Norris (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.