Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Rhondda Cynon Taf

Living in Tonyrefail

A snapshot of life in Tonyrefail, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Tonyrefail is a village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with a population of 10,207. The average house price is £200,179 and the overall crime rate is 37.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Tonyrefail ranks

Affordability
#50 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#1 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

10,207

Avg House Price

£200,179

Crime Rate

37.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

226 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,431.5

Median Age

44.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Tonyrefail's detached homes (£312,466) command roughly 2.3× the price of a terraced (£136,121).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Tonyrefail prices have risen 50% over the last 9 years (£133,485 → £200,179).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£312,466	£315,000	29
Semi-Detached	£200,260	£200,000	43
Terraced	£136,121	£139,000	46
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Tonyrefail is 37.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Tonyrefail: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Tonyrefail averages 226 Mbps — 126% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Tonyrefail homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.8
% Rated C or Above	59.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,204

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,207
Median Age	44.4
Median Household Income	£29,431.5
Employment Rate	53.6%
Owner Occupied	70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Tonyrefail?

The average house price in Tonyrefail is £200,179 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Tonyrefail?

The most affordable entry point in Tonyrefail is a terraced, with an average price of £136,121.

Is Tonyrefail a safe place to live?

Tonyrefail has a recorded crime rate of 37.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Tonyrefail?

Average broadband download speeds in Tonyrefail are around 226 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.2% of premises.

How big is Tonyrefail?

Tonyrefail is a settlement in Rhondda Cynon Taf with a population of approximately 10,207.

Most compared with

How does Tonyrefail stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Tonyrefail

House price: £177,121 · £200,179
Crime rate: 85 · 37.4
Distance: 11.8 mi

Abercarn

Tonyrefail

House price: £166,339 · £200,179
Crime rate: 84.7 · 37.4
Distance: 13.5 mi

Abercynon

Tonyrefail

House price: £161,702 · £200,179
Crime rate: N/A · 37.4
Distance: 6.4 mi

Aberdare

Tonyrefail

House price: £172,897 · £200,179
Crime rate: N/A · 37.4
Distance: 9.2 mi

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

Tonyrefail

House price: £157,985 · £200,179
Crime rate: 85.1 · 37.4
Distance: 6.9 mi

Bargod

Tonyrefail

House price: £226,037 · £200,179
Crime rate: 84.9 · 37.4
Distance: 11.2 mi

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