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Penrhiw-ceibr

Rhondda Cynon Taf 008 · 4 sub-areas · 5,874 residents

Best for Couples (76/100)Watch-out: Families (37/100)Liveability 93/100 · Best 10%Commuter neighbourhood

Penrhiw-ceibr is a commuter neighbourhood within Rhondda Cynon Taf — train into Cardiff runs in around 51 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.

Median rent
£744+5.2%
vs last year
Crime / 1k / yr
87.4
Below median
Best hub commute
51 min
Direct to Cardiff
Good schools 2 km
0%
1 schools within 2 km
Liveability
93/100
Best 10%
Population
5,874
4 sub-areas

Overview

Overview

What's it like to live in Penrhiw-ceibr?

A snapshot of Penrhiw-ceibr

Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £744 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.

Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically

Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.

Penrhiw-ceibr in Rhondda Cynon Taf

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Penrhiw-ceibr?
The median monthly rent across Penrhiw-ceibr is £744.
How safe is Penrhiw-ceibr?
Penrhiw-ceibr has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer. The score is the national percentile rank of police-recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, inverted.
How well-connected is Penrhiw-ceibr?
Transport score: — out of 100. Combines walking time to the nearest rail station, walking time to the nearest metro stop, and public-transport time to clusters with 5,000+ jobs. The nearest rail station is roughly 9 minutes' walk.
What schools are near Penrhiw-ceibr?
There are 1 schools within 2 km of Penrhiw-ceibr, of which 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 47055 m away.
What is the council tax band in Penrhiw-ceibr?
The most common council tax band in Penrhiw-ceibr is A. Council tax is set by Rhondda Cynon Taf council and applies to every property in the area.
How long is the commute from Penrhiw-ceibr to London?
By the fastest direct train, the journey from Penrhiw-ceibr to central London is approximately 143 minutes. This is the fastest no-change rail journey from the local area centroid; door-to-door times will vary with walking time to the station.
Is gigabit broadband available in Penrhiw-ceibr?
100% of premises in Penrhiw-ceibr are gigabit-capable according to Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Most properties can already buy gigabit packages.
What is the average property price in Penrhiw-ceibr?
The average property price across Rhondda Cynon Taf (the local authority covering Penrhiw-ceibr) is approximately £161,405, per HM Land Registry's House Price Index. Per-local area prices vary; see the cost-of-living section for medians by property type.
Is Penrhiw-ceibr a commuter town or workplace hub?
Commuter town — most working residents travel out for work. (0.34 jobs per working-age resident. Median resident salary £29,802.)
Which local areas are part of Penrhiw-ceibr?
Penrhiw-ceibr contains 4 local areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf 008C, Rhondda Cynon Taf 008D, Rhondda Cynon Taf 008B, Rhondda Cynon Taf 008A.
Where is Penrhiw-ceibr?
Penrhiw-ceibr sits within Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region.
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Short answers anchored in the data above. Each link goes to the relevant section or methodology page.

What is the average rent in Penrhiw-ceibr?
The estimated median monthly rent in Penrhiw-ceibr is £744. This is derived from the council-area ONS rental figure scaled by the local sale-price gradient — see the Cost section for the breakdown by bedroom count and the affordability ratio against local salaries.
Is Penrhiw-ceibr a safe place to live?
Penrhiw-ceibr has a safety score of 43/100. The score is the national percentile rank of police-recorded crime per 1,000 residents, inverted so 100 is the safest 1% of England + Wales. The Safety section below shows the breakdown by category.
What schools are near Penrhiw-ceibr?
0% of schools within 2 km of Penrhiw-ceibr are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The Schools section lists individual schools with inspection ratings.
How long is the commute from Penrhiw-ceibr?
Public-transport commute time from Penrhiw-ceibr to central London is approximately 143 minutes. The Transport section has commute times to every major UK city hub.
How is Penrhiw-ceibr different from the rest of Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Penrhiw-ceibr contains 4 sub-areas. The "Sub-areas" section below lets you drill into each one individually — they often vary by 20%+ on rent and demographics within the same neighbourhood.
Where does Penrhiw-ceibr rank in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Penrhiw-ceibr scores 93/100 on our composite liveability index. To see how it stacks up against every other neighbourhood in Rhondda Cynon Taf, see the Cities table on the Rhondda Cynon Taf page.