Town Pop. 8,494

Living in Rhondda: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rhondda is 62/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 71/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 61/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the CF40 postcode district scores higher. Rhondda leads all 3. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CF40 postcode district.

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Rhondda scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CF40 1AA CF40 2AB CF40 9AD CF40 CF41

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 349 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 95 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 88 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 80 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 98 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nebo Estate 43 crimes
  2. 2 B4512 29 crimes
  3. 3 Ffordd Seren 24 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 74
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
71
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital29.6 mi
Southmead Hospital38 mi
St Michael's Hospital38.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust9.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
2 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km
GP capacity1,616 patients per GP

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

Broadband
93
Full fibre (FTTP)75.2%
available across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 308 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed3.3%Retired24.2%Student4.8%Other inactive15.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.8%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary39.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.4%
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
55
Ystrad Rhondda 0.3 mi
Ton Pentre 0.6 mi
Llwynypia 1.1 mi
J36 M4 8.6 mi
J35 M4 8.9 mi
J36 M4 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £132,975 82
Semi-detached £175,000 11
Terraced £128,225 64
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£101k £146k £192k £238k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ferndale 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tylorstown and Pontygwaith 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Treorchy 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tonypandy 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Maerdy 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wattstown 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nant-y-moel 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gilfach Goch 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Porth 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Treherbert 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ogmore Vale 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hendreforgan 49 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rhondda a nice place to live?

Rhondda is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rhondda is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rhondda?

Rhondda has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 740 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Rhondda?

The current median house price in Rhondda is £132,975, around 53% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £175,000, terraced £128,225. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%. There were 82 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Rhondda

CF40 58 ⇄
CF41 61 ⇄

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