Property Data OutlookRhondda Cynon Taf
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Rhondda Cynon Taf
Key indicators for buyers
The Rhondda Cynon Taf market looks favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 6.2%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 5.2x in 2022 to 4.7x today. Rising rents (£741/mo, +7.3%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs 4.7x the local median salary — relatively affordable, improving from a peak of 5.2x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Rhondda Cynon Taf is £741, up 7.3% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Rhondda Cynon Taf price of £163,578 with a 25% deposit (£41k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £646 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£646) are £95 less than renting (£741). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £41k — it would take around 7 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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