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House prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
House prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf have risen sharply over the past year — up +6.0% to a typical £160,647, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £175,121.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
375 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £281,343 ▲ +6.0%
- Semi-detached £175,121 ▲ +6.4%
- Terraced £140,179 ▲ +6.0%
- Flat £83,496 ▲ +0.5%
Affordability
A typical home in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs 4.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Rhondda Cynon Taf ranks nationally →
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
- The average house price in Rhondda Cynon Taf is £160,647, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf have risen +6.0% 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: £281,343
- semi-detached homes: £175,121
- terraced homes: £140,179
- flats: £83,496
- 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.
- 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.