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Property investment stats for Llanharan and Brynna, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Llanharan and Brynna.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Llanharan and Brynna offer a compelling mix for property investors looking for steady growth and solid fundamentals. The area has shown a respectable capital growth over the last year, with capital growth of 2.5%, and a stronger performance over three years at 10.5%. Affordability stands out, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.2, making it more accessible than many parts of the UK. Properties are moving at a reasonable pace, taking 41 days to sell, and there is a median discount of £3,750 (the typical achieved discount) on achieved prices, suggesting buyers have some negotiation power.

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Key investment stats for Llanharan and Brynna

Median price per sq ft

£243 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

2.5%

Sales in past year

89

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Llanharan and Brynna

Live prices in Llanharan and Brynna, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£265,000

25% of properties below...

£211,250

75% of properties below...

£343,712

Most expensive property

£800,000

Live listings

62

Median days on market

41

Should you invest in Llanharan and Brynna?

Opportunities

  • The area’s affordability, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.2, could attract both first-time buyers and investors looking for value.
  • Rental yields in the top postcode district stand at 4.8%, which is competitive for the region.
  • The high proportion of families and couples (in the 69th and 81st percentiles) points to stable demand for larger homes, especially three-bedroom houses, where the current median asking sale price is £240,000 and the median rent is £1,000.

Risks

  • Liquidity is decent but not exceptional, with annual sales at 89 and homes spending 41 days on the market.
  • The private rented sector is relatively small (in the 29th percentile), which could limit options for investors focused solely on buy-to-let.
  • The area’s population of professionals and managers is on the lower side (31st percentile), which may influence the pace of future price growth.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Llanharan and Brynna appear well positioned for steady, if unspectacular, growth. The three-year annualised growth rate of 3.4% suggests consistent performance, and the high proportion of families and couples should help underpin demand for larger homes. Affordability remains a key strength, so the area is less exposed to the risk of overheating seen in pricier markets.

Rental yields in the top-performing postcode are solid at 4.8%, and the balance between achieved and asking prices means buyers can expect some room to negotiate. All in all, I see Llanharan and Brynna as a safe bet for investors seeking stable returns rather than rapid gains. The fundamentals look sound, and the outlook is quietly optimistic.

Live properties in Llanharan and Brynna

Investment properties in Llanharan and Brynna, Wales

5 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
On market for 136 days

£450,000 - Offers Over

5 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Gellifedi Road, Brynna, Pontyclun, ...

Slow to sell properties in Llanharan and Brynna, Wales
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
30% below median price

£210,000

3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Chapel Hill Close, Llanharan, Ponty...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Llanharan and Brynna, Wales
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,750

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £8,488 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.4%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.5%

Best places to invest in Llanharan and Brynna

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CF724.8%3.9%£276 / sq ft

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Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.