Home›Wales›Wales›Rhondda Cynon Taf› Taff Vale Street

Taff Vale Street

Rhondda Cynon Taf, Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Urban convenience Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

Families
Poor

Safety (15), environment (55), and school access (15) are all weak. Not a family area.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

49
Liveability Score
Top 18% in Rhondda Cynon TafTop 44% nationally
Low confidence Based on no transaction data, 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 15 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Taff Vale Street is located in Rhondda Cynon Taf, near Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf. Crime is a significant concern, with 414 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 264 violent offences were recorded (64% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Tumble Inn (pub, 76m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Pontypridd Rail Station) is 48m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (55)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (15)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

See properties available on this street

We don't list properties ourselves. Search Taff Vale Street in Rhondda Cynon Taf on these portals:

View on Rightmove → View on Zoopla → View on OnTheMarket →

Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.

Nearby Amenities

The Tumble Inn76m (0.9 min walk)
Maison Belle113m (1.4 min walk)
Tipsy Owl150m (1.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Taff Vale Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (1)

All hospitals in Rhondda Cynon Taf →

libraries (1)

All libraries in Rhondda Cynon Taf →

parks & green spaces (3)

Transport Links

Pontypridd Rail Station rail_station48m
Union Street bus_stop58m
Railway Station South E6 bus_stop146m
Dewi Sant Hospital bus_stop157m
Railway Station South E5 bus_stop160m
Trefforest Rail Station rail_station1380m

Similar Streets

Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

Data updated: