Pen-y-waun, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Key facts
Pen-y-waun is a UK electoral ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Pen-y-waun has some of the cheapest homes around. You'll find terraces at £115,000 and semis at £137,000, with living costs well below the UK average.
About Pen-y-waun
Pen-y-waun has some of the cheapest homes around. You'll find terraces at £115,000 and semis at £137,000, with living costs well below the UK average. It's a quiet, self-contained community with two schools nearby, including a Welsh-medium secondary. Everyday shops and public transport are just outside the neighbourhood boundary, so you'll want a car. Crime dropped sharply in 2026 and now sits at the UK average, with burglary rates staying low. This neighbourhood suits families after affordable housing in a settled, established place rather than a fast-paced urban setting.
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