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Property investment stats for Treorchy, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Treorchy.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Treorchy offers investors a mix of affordability and stability, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.0 and a median price per square foot of £138 per sq ft. The area has seen capital growth over three years of 9.1%, translating to an annualised growth rate of 2.9%, though the most recent year has shown a change of -0.3%. Owner-occupation is high, in the 85th percentile, which can underpin long-term stability and reduce volatility. Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 33 days on the market and annual sales at 96.

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Key investment stats for Treorchy

Median price per sq ft

£138 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-0.3%

Sales in past year

96

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

Live property stats in Treorchy

Live prices in Treorchy, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£135,000

25% of properties below...

£104,996

75% of properties below...

£179,984

Most expensive property

£465,000

Live listings

62

Median days on market

33

Should you invest in Treorchy?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields in the top-performing postcode district stand at 7.2%, which is attractive for buy-to-let investors seeking income.
  • The current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house is £145,000, offering a relatively low entry point compared to many other UK regions.
  • The typical rent for a three-bedroom house is £850, suggesting a strong rent-to-price ratio for those targeting family tenants.

Risks

  • The degree-educated and professionals and managers population are both in the lower percentiles (33rd and 30th respectively), which may limit long-term demand from higher-income tenants or buyers.
  • The population aged 60 and over is in the 74th percentile, indicating an ageing demographic that could affect future housing demand dynamics.
  • Unemployment is in the 69th percentile, which could impact rental stability and capital growth if local economic conditions do not improve.

Outlook

The outlook for Treorchy is steady rather than spectacular. With a three-year capital growth of 9.1% and annualised growth at 2.9%, investors can expect moderate appreciation rather than rapid gains. The area’s affordability, reflected in the price-to-income ratio of 3.0, will likely continue to support demand from local buyers and renters.

Rental yields remain a draw, particularly for those focused on income, though the ageing population and lower professional demographic may limit upside. Liquidity is reasonable, with properties typically selling in 33 days, suggesting that investors should not expect major delays in sales. Overall, Treorchy is best suited to those seeking stable returns and income rather than high-growth speculation.

Live properties in Treorchy

Investment properties in Treorchy, Wales

2 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 160 days

£115,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Glynrhondda Street, Treorchy CF42

Slow to sell properties in Treorchy, Wales
Slow to Sell

Best places to invest in Treorchy

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CF427.3%5.6%£130 / 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.