Town Pop. 4,328

Living in Ynysybwl: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ynysybwl is 48/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the CF37 postcode district, Ynysybwl ranks 3rd. Its healthcare score runs 14 points below the CF37 district's 70/100. Lifestyle (20) and transport (23) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CF37 postcode district.

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Ynysybwl scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
108.8 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 200 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 55 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Vehicle crime 39 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Buarth-Y-Capel 28 crimes
  2. 2 Cefn Lane 24 crimes
  3. 3 Gelli Road 17 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 5.587 · PM2.5 5.137 · PM10 7.855 µg/m³
79
Green Space 57
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital26.1 mi
Southmead Hospital33 mi
St Michael's Hospital33.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust12.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km
GP capacity1,388 patients per GP

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

Broadband
9
Full fibre (FTTP)75.2%
available across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired22.9%Student3.9%Other inactive14.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.9%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary35.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73%
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
23
Abercynon 1.2 mi
Trehafod 2.1 mi
Quakers Yard 2.2 mi
J34 M4 8.6 mi
J34 M4 8.8 mi
J32 M4 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £140,000 23
Terraced £138,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£101k £122k £144k £165k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Abercynon 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wattstown 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Treharris 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Porth 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pontypridd 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Caerphilly) 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Mountain Ash 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tylorstown and Pontygwaith 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Trelewis 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Aberfan 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tonypandy 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Abertridwr and Senghenydd 57 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ynysybwl a nice place to live?

Ynysybwl has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ynysybwl 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 Ynysybwl?

Ynysybwl has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 471 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Ynysybwl?

The current median house price in Ynysybwl is £140,000, around 51% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £138,500. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Ynysybwl

CF37 50 ⇄

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