CF42 (Treorchy) sits in Wales' Rhondda Cynon Taf county and scores 50.4/100 on market trajectory metrics, placing it at the 52nd percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices grew at 4.9% compound annual growth rate, while rental yields expanded faster at 7.2% CAGR, suggesting increasing investor interest. Population remained relatively static with 0.4% growth over the same period. The district occupies a pre-cursor gentrification stage, indicating early-stage market activity before more pronounced structural changes. These dynamics reflect a market transitioning from historical decline toward gradual stabilisation, typical of former industrial areas in South Wales reassessing their economic foundations.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Treorchy · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.1 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
11 planning applications submitted in CF42 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use to undertake car sales businessMar 2026 · pending
- Discharge of condition 4 (surface water drainage details) of planning permission 23/1144/FUL.Jun 2026 · pending
- Two storey rear extension with extended ground level courtyard to rear gardenApr 2026 · pending
Treorchy (CF42) common questions
Is Treorchy up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Treorchy (CF42) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 49% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Treorchy safe?
Treorchy has a safety score of 14/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Treorchy?
The average property price in Treorchy (CF42) is £173k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Treorchy?
The median monthly rent in Treorchy (CF42) is £740 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Treorchy?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ferndale (CF43), Aberdare (CF44), Merthyr Tydfil (CF48), Cowbridge (CF71), Maesteg (CF34). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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