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House prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.7% to a typical £164,192, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Terraced property led the rise, with typical prices now at £143,432.
That's 40% below the UK average of £272,611.
Rhondda Cynon Taf house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- CF72 ▲ +0.9% £248,000 963 sales
- CF38 ▼ -2.1% £232,750 622 sales
- CF15 ▲ +12.1% £225,000 108 sales
- CF37 ▲ +1.7% £146,500 1,102 sales
- CF44 ▲ +6.0% £139,000 1,141 sales
- CF39 ▼ -2.6% £132,500 741 sales
- CF45 ▲ +6.1% £115,000 542 sales
- CF40 ▲ +11.3% £110,000 594 sales
- CF42 ▲ +2.1% £108,000 485 sales
- CF41 ▲ +12.3% £105,000 297 sales
- CF43 ▼ -5.9% £82,750 358 sales
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £286,535 ▲ +3.7%
- Semi-detached £178,914 ▲ +4.9%
- Terraced £143,432 ▲ +5.0%
- Flat £85,525 ▲ +0.3%
Affordability
A typical home in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs 4.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Rhondda Cynon Taf ranks nationally →
Rhondda Cynon Taf is the 11th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 89,390 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 36.6%
- Median floor area 80 m²
- Median annual energy cost £955
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Neath Port Talbot £168,082
- House prices in Merthyr Tydfil £156,721
- House prices in Blaenau Gwent £144,294
- House prices in Caerphilly £197,542
- House prices in Carmarthenshire £199,025
- House prices in Torfaen £199,184
- House prices in Denbighshire £201,452
- House prices in Gwynedd £204,974
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
- The average house price in Rhondda Cynon Taf is £164,192, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf have risen +4.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Rhondda Cynon Taf by property type?
- Latest average prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf:
- detached homes: £286,535
- semi-detached homes: £178,914
- terraced homes: £143,432
- flats: £85,525
- Is Rhondda Cynon Taf affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs 4.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Rhondda Cynon Taf ranks nationally.
- Is Rhondda Cynon Taf an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs £164,192 — 40% less than the UK average of £272,611. Rhondda Cynon Taf is the 11th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Rhondda Cynon Taf's average of £164,192, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
- On a typical Rhondda Cynon Taf sale at £164,192, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,000–£3,000, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
- Moving home in Rhondda Cynon Taf typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.