Town Pop. 196

Living in Mwyndy: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mwyndy comes out at 48/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Bills is where Mwyndy most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Mwyndy places 4th of 9 in the CF72 postcode district. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. That puts Mwyndy in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CF72 postcode district.

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Mwyndy scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CF72 0DG CF72 4AA CF72 8AA CF72 9AA CF72

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
418.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 998% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 629% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Y Parc 9 crimes
  2. 2 Crofta Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Dol-Y-Llan 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 9.113 · PM2.5 5.666 · PM10 11.374 µg/m³
73
Green Space 29
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital21.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital32.8 mi
Southmead Hospital32.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust9.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryNEWPARK SURGERY1.3 mi
GP capacity1,773 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)75.2%
available across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired26.5%Student5.1%Other inactive4.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60%Skilled & technical27.4%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership90.8%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
63
Council tax Rhondda Cynon Taf · 2025-26
A £1,460
B £1,703
C £1,947
D £2,190
E £2,677
F £3,163
G £3,650
H £4,380
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Pontyclun 1.3 mi
Llanharan 3.5 mi
Treforest Estate 4.3 mi
J34 M4 0.9 mi
J34 M4 1.3 mi
J33 M4 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mwyndy in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Groes-faen 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Pontyclun 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Talbot Green 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Creigiau 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Llantrisant 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Brynsadler 54 1.8 mi away ⇄
Beddau 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Efail Isaf 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pentyrch 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Llanharry 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Church Village 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ystradowen 39 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mwyndy a nice place to live?

Mwyndy has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mwyndy is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Mwyndy?

Mwyndy is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Mwyndy

CF72 45 ⇄

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