Welcome to Tonypandy
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Tonypandy is a town, community and electoral ward located in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan, Wales, lying in the Rhondda Fawr Valley. A former industrial coal mining town, the town was the scene of the 1910 Tonypandy riots. The community boundaries of Tonypandy are drawn relatively tightly around the central part of the urban area. According to the 2011 UK Census, the population of the community was 3,750. The Office for National Statistics defines a larger "Tonypandy built-up area" covering much of the Rhondda Fawr valley and the lower Rhondda Fach valley, which had a population of 62,545 in 2011. They also define a smaller "Tonypandy built-up area sub division" which had a population of 17,789.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
334 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
3,563 (2021) |
Density |
1,065 people/km2 |
Mean age |
39.6 |
Ward |
Tonypandy |
District |
Rhondda Cynon Taf |
Postcodes |
CF40 |
ONS ID |
W04000703 |
Council
Contact details for Tonypandy Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Tonypandy Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Tonypandy Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Tonypandy Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Tonypandy Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Tonypandy Parish.
Local News
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Tonypandy children's home plans require planning permission, councillors decide
Published: 13th Apr 2024
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Tonypandy: Police probe death of man found outside hospital
Published: 1st Jan 2024
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This is how many affordable new homes are needed a year in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Published: 14th Mar 2024