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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
241,015Wards
46Seats in 2026
75Latest result year
2022Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)Labour seat majority. A majority of this seat total needs 38 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Labour | 58 |
| Plaid Cymru | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Conservative | 2 |
| Green | 1 |
| Reported total | 75 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 1995–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75 | Conservative 2 · Labour 58 · Green 1 · Plaid Cymru 8 · Other 6 |
| 2025 | 75 | Conservative 2 · Labour 58 · Plaid Cymru 8 · Other 7 |
| 2024 | 75 | Conservative 2 · Labour 59 · Plaid Cymru 8 · Other 6 |
| 2023 | 75 | Conservative 2 · Labour 59 · Plaid Cymru 8 · Other 6 |
| 2022 | 75 | Conservative 2 · Labour 59 · Plaid Cymru 8 · Other 6 |
| 2021 | 75 | Conservative 3 · Labour 48 · Plaid Cymru 17 · Other 7 |
| 2020 | 75 | Conservative 2 · Labour 47 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Plaid Cymru 17 · Other 8 |
| 2019 | 75 | Conservative 2 · Labour 47 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Plaid Cymru 17 · Other 8 |
| 2018 | 75 | Conservative 4 · Labour 47 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Plaid Cymru 17 · Other 6 |
| 2017 | 75 | Conservative 4 · Labour 47 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Plaid Cymru 18 · Other 5 |
| 2016 | 75 | Conservative 1 · Labour 60 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Plaid Cymru 9 · Other 4 |
| 2015 | 75 | Conservative 1 · Labour 60 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 4 · Nationalist parties 9 |
| 2014 | 75 | Conservative 1 · Labour 59 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 5 · Nationalist parties 9 |
| 2013 | 75 | Conservative 1 · Labour 60 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 4 · Nationalist parties 9 |
| 2012 | 75 | Conservative 1 · Labour 60 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 4 · Nationalist parties 9 |
| 2011 | 75 | Conservative 1 · Labour 46 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 6 · Nationalist parties 19 |
| 2010 | 75 | Conservative 1 · Labour 45 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 6 · Nationalist parties 20 |
| 2009 | 75 | Conservative 1 · Labour 45 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 6 · Nationalist parties 20 |
| 2008 | 75 | Conservative 1 · Labour 44 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 6 · Nationalist parties 20 |
| 2007 | 75 | Labour 57 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 3 · Nationalist parties 13 |
| 2006 | 75 | Labour 57 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 3 · Nationalist parties 13 |
| 2005 | 75 | Labour 57 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 3 · Nationalist parties 13 |
| 2004 | 75 | Labour 57 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 3 · Nationalist parties 13 |
| 2003 | 75 | Labour 26 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 5 · Nationalist parties 42 |
| 2002 | 75 | Labour 26 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 5 · Nationalist parties 42 |
| 2001 | 75 | Labour 26 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 5 · Nationalist parties 42 |
| 2000 | 75 | Labour 26 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 5 · Nationalist parties 42 |
| 1999 | 75 | Labour 26 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 5 · Nationalist parties 42 |
| 1998 | 75 | Labour 57 · Other 4 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 1997 | 75 | Labour 58 · Other 4 · Nationalist parties 13 |
| 1996 | 75 | Labour 57 · Other 4 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 1995 | 75 | Labour 57 · Other 4 · Nationalist parties 14 |
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Local Areas
Welsh principal council in Wales. Official council code: W06000016. Open a ward to see its map and recorded election results.
Councils in Wales · Boundary data (GeoJSON)
Browse all 46 mapped areas
- AberamanW05001071 · Ward
- AbercynonW05001072 · Ward
- Aberdare EastW05001073 · Ward
- Aberdare West and LlwydcoedW05001074 · Ward
- Beddau and Tyn-y-nantW05001075 · Ward
- Brynna and LlanharanW05001076 · Ward
- Church VillageW05001077 · Ward
- CilfynyddW05001078 · Ward
- Cwm ClydachW05001079 · Ward
- CwmbachW05001080 · Ward
- CymerW05001081 · Ward
- Ferndale and MaerdyW05001082 · Ward
- Gilfach-gochW05001083 · Ward
- Glyn-cochW05001084 · Ward
- Graig and Pontypridd WestW05001085 · Ward
- Hawthorn and Lower RhydfelenW05001086 · Ward
- Hirwaun, Penderyn and RhigosW05001087 · Ward
- LlanharryW05001088 · Ward
- Llantrisant and Talbot GreenW05001089 · Ward
- Llantwit FardreW05001090 · Ward
- Llwyn-y-piaW05001091 · Ward
- Mountain AshW05001092 · Ward
- Pen-y-graigW05001095 · Ward
- Pen-y-waunW05001096 · Ward
- Penrhiw-ceibrW05001093 · Ward
- PentreW05001094 · Ward
- Pontyclun CentralW05001097 · Ward
- Pontyclun EastW05001098 · Ward
- Pontyclun WestW05001099 · Ward
- Pontypridd TownW05001100 · Ward
- PorthW05001101 · Ward
- Rhydfelen CentralW05001102 · Ward
- Taff's WellW05001103 · Ward
- Ton-tegW05001104 · Ward
- TonypandyW05001105 · Ward
- Tonyrefail EastW05001106 · Ward
- Tonyrefail WestW05001107 · Ward
- TrallwngW05001108 · Ward
- TrealawW05001109 · Ward
- TreforestW05001110 · Ward
- TreherbertW05001111 · Ward
- TreorchyW05001112 · Ward
- Tylorstown and YnyshirW05001113 · Ward
- Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-tafW05001114 · Ward
- YnysybwlW05001115 · Ward
- YstradW05001116 · Ward
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)46 recorded areas in 2022. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
Seats won in the recorded contests
- 59 Labour
- 8 Plaid Cymru
- 5 Independent
- 2 Conservative
- 1 Liberal Democrats
Declared winners in this source only. This is not a council-wide vote share or a current seat total.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
Aberaman3 seats contested
Source area code: W05001071. Electorate: 7,311. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook J. | Labour | 1,518 | Elected |
| Williams T. | Labour | 1,472 | Elected |
| Evans S. | Labour | 1,447 | Elected |
| Williams J. | Plaid Cymru | 870 | Not elected |
| Clarke A. | Conservative | 320 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Abercynon2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001072. Electorate: 4,565. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis R. | Labour | 918 | Elected |
| Rees-Jones M. | Labour | 851 | Elected |
| Skinner M. | Plaid Cymru | 234 | Not elected |
| Jenkins V. | Propel | 192 | Not elected |
| Ford C. | Conservative | 154 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Aberdare East2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001073. Electorate: 4,980. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwick S. | Labour | 1,147 | Elected |
| Dunn V. | Labour | 1,000 | Elected |
| Benney G. | Plaid Cymru | 444 | Not elected |
| Abraham A. | Conservative | 213 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Aberdare West & Llwydcoed3 seats contested
Source area code: W05001074. Electorate: 7,494. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimmings A. | Labour | 1,667 | Elected |
| Jones G. | Labour | 1,435 | Elected |
| Rees S. | Labour | 1,413 | Elected |
| Owen E. | Plaid Cymru | 690 | Not elected |
| Barton D. | Conservative | 519 | Not elected |
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Beddau & Tyn-y-nant2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001075. Electorate: 5,651. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton J. | Labour | 1,168 | Elected |
| Yeo R. | Labour | 900 | Elected |
| Gronow R. | Plaid Cymru | 277 | Not elected |
| Thomas P. | Conservative | 257 | Not elected |
| Trask S. | Conservative | 257 | Not elected |
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Brynna & Llanharan3 seats contested
Source area code: W05001076. Electorate: 6,756. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans D. | Independent | 1,105 | Elected |
| Hopkins G. | Labour | 1,011 | Elected |
| Turner J. | Labour | 965 | Elected |
| Parker C. | Labour | 872 | Not elected |
| Donnan H. | Plaid Cymru | 616 | Not elected |
| Pannu P. | Conservative | 297 | Not elected |
| Thacker L. | Liberal Democrats | 219 | Not elected |
| Burgess C. | Britain First | 191 | Not elected |
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Church Village2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001077. Electorate: 5,223. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey G. | Labour | 807 | Elected |
| Warren G. | Labour | 720 | Elected |
| Thompson E. | Plaid Cymru | 459 | Not elected |
| Gillard S. | Independent | 413 | Not elected |
| Bellin I. | Plaid Cymru | 396 | Not elected |
| Schofield S. | Conservative | 345 | Not elected |
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Cilfynydd1 seats contested · 40.1% turnout
Source area code: W05001078. Electorate: 2,140. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gronow H. | Plaid Cymru | 354 | Elected |
| Morgan B. | Labour | 306 | Not elected |
| Belzak S. | Independent | 134 | Not elected |
| Powell S. | Independent | 65 | Not elected |
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Cwm Clydach1 seats contested · 31.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001079. Electorate: 2,014. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris M. | Labour | 424 | Elected |
| Luckwell K. | Plaid Cymru | 201 | Not elected |
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Cwmbach2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001080. Electorate: 3,835. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott J. | Labour | 663 | Elected |
| Maohoub M. | Labour | 513 | Elected |
| Jones D. | Plaid Cymru | 375 | Not elected |
| Waddingham K. | Independent | 371 | Not elected |
| Matthews J. | Green | 177 | Not elected |
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Cymer2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001081. Electorate: 4,315. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caple G. | Labour | 995 | Elected |
| Evans R. | Labour | 836 | Elected |
| Griffiths N. | Plaid Cymru | 385 | Not elected |
| Cutler O. | Plaid Cymru | 314 | Not elected |
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Ferndale & Maerdy2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001082. Electorate: 5,460. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgans S. | Labour | 1,368 | Elected |
| Smith J. | Labour | 878 | Elected |
| Howe P. | Independent | 820 | Not elected |
| Jones A. | Plaid Cymru | 661 | Not elected |
| Griffiths L. | Conservative | 127 | Not elected |
| Butler R. | Liberal Democrats | 80 | Not elected |
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Gilfach-Goch1 seats contested · 31.9% turnout
Source area code: W05001083. Electorate: 2,493. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts A. | Labour | 734 | Elected |
| Price P. | Conservative | 62 | Not elected |
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Glyn-Coch1 seats contested · 21.6% turnout
Source area code: W05001084. Electorate: 2,002. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams D. | Labour | 291 | Elected |
| Baish D. | Plaid Cymru | 71 | Not elected |
| Maughan A. | Gwlad | 71 | Not elected |
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Graig & Pontypridd West2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001085. Electorate: 5,191. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brencher J. | Labour | 921 | Elected |
| Leyshon T. | Labour | 896 | Elected |
| Reast R. | Plaid Cymru | 439 | Not elected |
| Griffiths A. | Plaid Cymru | 354 | Not elected |
| Evans A. | Independent | 207 | Not elected |
| Price B. | Conservative | 176 | Not elected |
| Kamish M. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 38 | Not elected |
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Hawthorn & Lower Rhydfelen1 seats contested · 45.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001086. Electorate: 1,769. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisles C. | Independent | 503 | Elected |
| Thomas C. | Labour | 293 | Not elected |
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Hirwaun, Penderyn & Rhigos2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001087. Electorate: 4,635. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan K. | Plaid Cymru | 1,012 | Elected |
| Rogers A. | Plaid Cymru | 811 | Elected |
| Grundy R. | Labour | 471 | Not elected |
| Jones R. | Labour | 464 | Not elected |
| Robinson T. | Conservative | 164 | Not elected |
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Llanharry1 seats contested · 32.2% turnout
Source area code: W05001088. Electorate: 2,703. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens B. | Labour | 401 | Elected |
| Assiratti S. | Independent | 296 | Not elected |
| Doyle L. | Plaid Cymru | 76 | Not elected |
| Oakes C. | Conservative | 60 | Not elected |
| Beach P. | No description | 23 | Not elected |
| Beach P. | No description | 14 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Llantrisant & Talbot Green2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001089. Electorate: 5,292. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes G. | Labour | 927 | Elected |
| Davies S. | Labour | 882 | Elected |
| Jones K. | Independent | 800 | Not elected |
| Robinson A. | Conservative | 619 | Not elected |
| Baccara P. | Independent | 498 | Not elected |
| Roberts D. | Plaid Cymru | 445 | Not elected |
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Llantwit Fardre2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001090. Electorate: 4,891. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trask S. | Conservative | 966 | Elected |
| Johnson K. | Conservative | 944 | Elected |
| Davies M. | Labour | 687 | Not elected |
| McCracken R. | Labour | 658 | Not elected |
| Owen H. | Plaid Cymru | 321 | Not elected |
| Bevan S. | Plaid Cymru | 314 | Not elected |
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Llwyn-y-pia1 seats contested · 33.3% turnout
Source area code: W05001091. Electorate: 2,373. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis W. | Labour | 534 | Elected |
| Walker C. | Plaid Cymru | 152 | Not elected |
| Gregory J. | Propel | 104 | Not elected |
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Mountain Ash2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001092. Electorate: 5,519. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan A. | Labour | 1,547 | Elected |
| Treeby W. | Labour | 1,016 | Elected |
| Jarman P. | Plaid Cymru | 897 | Not elected |
| Thomson K. | Conservative | 168 | Not elected |
| Hollsing M. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 107 | Not elected |
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Pen-Y-Graig2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001095. Electorate: 4,054. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis L. | Labour | 660 | Elected |
| Middle C. | Labour | 638 | Elected |
| Davies J. | Plaid Cymru | 357 | Not elected |
| Karadeniz C. | Plaid Cymru | 258 | Not elected |
| Stevens S. | Independent | 109 | Not elected |
| Cobb J. | Conservative | 79 | Not elected |
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Pen-Y-Waun1 seats contested · 25.9% turnout
Source area code: W05001096. Electorate: 1,956. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addiscsott L. | Labour | 391 | Elected |
| Owen L. | Plaid Cymru | 63 | Not elected |
| Daniel J. | Conservative | 52 | Not elected |
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Penrhiw-Ceiber2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001093. Electorate: 4,219. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams R. | Labour | 960 | Elected |
| Fox A. | Labour | 934 | Elected |
| Dempsey L. | Plaid Cymru | 255 | Not elected |
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Pentre2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001094. Electorate: 3,958. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams G. | Labour | 870 | Elected |
| Morgan N. | Labour | 822 | Elected |
| Rees G. | Plaid Cymru | 589 | Not elected |
| Purrington L. | Plaid Cymru | 509 | Not elected |
| Green R. | Conservative | 113 | Not elected |
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Pontyclun Central1 seats contested · 47.3% turnout
Source area code: W05001097. Electorate: 2,352. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford M. | Labour | 346 | Elected |
| Daniel J. | Conservative | 331 | Not elected |
| Owen S. | Independent | 300 | Not elected |
| Williams J. | Plaid Cymru | 108 | Not elected |
| Smith J. | Liberal Democrats | 28 | Not elected |
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Pontyclun East1 seats contested · 53.7% turnout
Source area code: W05001098. Electorate: 1,880. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binning P. | Independent | 240 | Elected |
| Hooper L. | Conservative | 239 | Not elected |
| Rajam S. | Liberal Democrats | 212 | Not elected |
| Lewis M. | Labour | 177 | Not elected |
| Willis C. | Plaid Cymru | 141 | Not elected |
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Pontyclun West1 seats contested · 48.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001099. Electorate: 2,602. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen W. | Independent | 727 | Elected |
| Francis D. | Labour | 299 | Not elected |
| Milani S. | Conservative | 182 | Not elected |
| Payne D. | Liberal Democrats | 41 | Not elected |
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Pontypridd Town1 seats contested · 45.9% turnout
Source area code: W05001100. Electorate: 2,283. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood D. | Plaid Cymru | 565 | Elected |
| Carter S. | Labour | 380 | Not elected |
| Lavington C. | Conservative | 104 | Not elected |
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Porth2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001101. Electorate: 4,326. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman S. | Labour | 835 | Elected |
| Davis R. | Labour | 791 | Elected |
| Williams J. | Plaid Cymru | 706 | Not elected |
| Cox A. | Plaid Cymru | 661 | Not elected |
| Pedley R. | Green | 71 | Not elected |
| Hill M. | Propel | 49 | Not elected |
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Rhydfelen Central1 seats contested · 28.4% turnout
Source area code: W05001102. Electorate: 2,076. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webber M. | Labour | 450 | Elected |
| Webb B. | Plaid Cymru | 139 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Taffs Well1 seats contested · 37.9% turnout
Source area code: W05001103. Electorate: 2,819. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonetto J. | Labour | 604 | Elected |
| Edwards C. | Plaid Cymru | 329 | Not elected |
| Burbidge J. | Conservative | 135 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ton-teg1 seats contested · 44.5% turnout
Source area code: W05001104. Electorate: 2,556. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preedy C. | Labour | 445 | Elected |
| Johnson C. | Independent | 439 | Not elected |
| Bowen L. | Conservative | 253 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Tonypandy1 seats contested · 35.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001105. Electorate: 2,746. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes G. | Labour | 618 | Elected |
| Allsop W. | Plaid Cymru | 280 | Not elected |
| Jones D. | Conservative | 37 | Not elected |
| Thomas K. | Independent | 26 | Not elected |
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Tonyrefail East2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001106. Electorate: 4,491. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grehan D. | Plaid Cymru | 870 | Elected |
| Owen-Jones D. | Labour | 838 | Elected |
| Michel L. | Labour | 667 | Not elected |
| Day G. | Plaid Cymru | 346 | Not elected |
| Bowen N. | Conservative | 139 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Tonyrefail West2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001107. Electorate: 5,053. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkin D. | Labour | 773 | Elected |
| Webb K. | Labour | 650 | Elected |
| Barron M. | Independent | 371 | Not elected |
| Grabham R. | Plaid Cymru | 368 | Not elected |
| Enticott M. | Plaid Cymru | 304 | Not elected |
| Wilkinson E. | Conservative | 119 | Not elected |
| Francis G. | Liberal Democrats | 77 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Trallwng1 seats contested · 44.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001108. Electorate: 2,866. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell M. | Independent | 646 | Elected |
| Davies A. | Labour | 468 | Not elected |
| Rowan T. | Plaid Cymru | 112 | Not elected |
| Porter A. | Conservative | 36 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Trealaw1 seats contested · 37.8% turnout
Source area code: W05001109. Electorate: 2,657. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes W. | Labour | 805 | Elected |
| Harry K. | Plaid Cymru | 200 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Treforest1 seats contested · 19.8% turnout
Source area code: W05001110. Electorate: 3,029. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderhill S. | Labour | 405 | Elected |
| Martin R. | Plaid Cymru | 95 | Not elected |
| Edwards N. | Conservative | 58 | Not elected |
| Baxter J. | Green | 43 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Treherbert2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001111. Electorate: 4,210. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones W. | Liberal Democrats | 1,148 | Elected |
| Emanuel S. | Labour | 1,029 | Elected |
| Villa-Landa C. | Labour | 422 | Not elected |
| Jones P. | Plaid Cymru | 405 | Not elected |
| Denning T. | Plaid Cymru | 251 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Treorchy2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001112. Electorate: 5,799. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris B. | Labour | 1,407 | Elected |
| Evans S. | Plaid Cymru | 1,004 | Elected |
| Webster E. | Plaid Cymru | 998 | Not elected |
| Watts-Rees J. | Labour | 989 | Not elected |
| Padgett H. | Conservative | 139 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Tylorstown & Ynyshir2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001113. Electorate: 5,492. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards J. | Labour | 1,254 | Elected |
| Bevan R. | Labour | 1,186 | Elected |
| Lewis P. | Plaid Cymru | 476 | Not elected |
| Rea M. | Conservative | 151 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf1 seats contested · 21.0% turnout
Source area code: W05001114. Electorate: 2,476. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomkinson L. | Labour | 389 | Elected |
| Thomas E. | Independent | 132 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ynysybwl2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001115. Electorate: 3,490. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis A. | Plaid Cymru | 629 | Elected |
| Burnell T. | Plaid Cymru | 581 | Elected |
| Flowerdew R. | Labour | 392 | Not elected |
| Adams M. | Labour | 372 | Not elected |
| Jones C. | Gwlad | 112 | Not elected |
| O'Donovan J. | Gwlad | 92 | Not elected |
| Williams-Jones A. | Conservative | 70 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ystrad2 seats contested
Source area code: W05001116. Electorate: 3,926. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunning E. | Labour | 973 | Elected |
| Jones G. | Labour | 865 | Elected |
| Jones L. | Plaid Cymru | 663 | Not elected |
| Evans L. | Plaid Cymru | 532 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)75 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
75 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Cook | Aberaman | Labour Party |
| Sheryl Evans | Aberaman | Labour Party |
| Tina Williams | Aberaman | Labour Party |
| Andrew Dennis | Abercynon | Labour Party |
| Rhys Lewis | Abercynon | Labour Party |
| Steve Bradwick | Aberdare East | Labour Party |
| Victoria Dunn | Aberdare East | Labour Party |
| Ann Crimmings | Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | Labour Party |
| Gareth Jones | Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | Labour Party |
| Sharon Rees | Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | Labour Party |
| Julie Barton | Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | Labour Party |
| Richard Yeo | Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | Labour Party |
| David Evans | Brynna and Llanharan | Independent / Other |
| Geraint Hopkins | Brynna and Llanharan | Labour Party |
| Janine Turner | Brynna and Llanharan | Labour Party |
| Gaynor Warren | Church Village | Labour Party |
| Graham Stacey | Church Village | Labour Party |
| Hywel Gronow | Cilfynydd | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Mark Norris | Cwm Clydach | Labour Party |
| Jeffrey Elliott | Cwmbach | Labour Party |
| Mustapha Maohoub | Cwmbach | Labour Party |
| Gareth Caple | Cymer | Labour Party |
| Ryan Evans | Cymer | Labour Party |
| Jayne Smith | Ferndale and Maerdy | Labour Party |
| Susan Morgans | Ferndale and Maerdy | Labour Party |
| Aurfron Roberts | Gilfach-goch | Labour Party |
| Doug Williams | Glyn-coch | Labour Party |
| Christina Leyshon | Graig and Pontypridd West | Labour Party |
| Jayne Brencher | Graig and Pontypridd West | Labour Party |
| Cathy Lisles | Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen | Independent / Other |
| Adam Rogers | Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Karen Morgan | Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Barry Stephens | Llanharry | Labour Party |
| Glynne Holmes | Llantrisant and Talbot Green | Labour Party |
| Sarah Jane Davies | Llantrisant and Talbot Green | Labour Party |
| Karl Johnson | Llantwit Fardre | Conservative and Unionist |
| Sam Trask | Llantwit Fardre | Conservative and Unionist |
| Wendy Lewis | Llwyn-y-pia | Labour Party |
| Andrew Morgan | Mountain Ash | Labour Party |
| Wendy Treeby | Mountain Ash | Labour Party |
| Craig Middle | Pen-y-graig | Labour Party |
| Lisa Ellis | Pen-y-graig | Labour Party |
| Louisa Addiscott | Pen-y-waun | Labour Party |
| Adam Fox | Penrhiw-ceibr | Labour Party |
| Ross Williams | Penrhiw-ceibr | Labour Party |
| Georgina Williams | Pentre | Labour Party |
| Norman Morgan | Pentre | Labour Party |
| Martin Ashford | Pontyclun Central | Labour Party |
| Paul Binning | Pontyclun East | Independent / Other |
| Wayne Owen | Pontyclun West | Independent / Other |
| Wiliam Rees | Pontypridd Town | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Ros Davis | Porth | Labour Party |
| Sarah Hickman | Porth | Labour Party |
| Maureen Webber | Rhydfelen Central | Labour Party |
| Jill Bonetto | Taff's Well | Labour Party |
| Cai Preedy | Ton-teg | Labour Party |
| Gareth Hughes | Tonypandy | Labour Party |
| Dan Owen-Jones | Tonyrefail East | Independent / Other |
| Danny Grehan | Tonyrefail East | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Dawn Parkin | Tonyrefail West | Labour Party |
| Karen Webb | Tonyrefail West | Labour Party |
| Michael Powell | Trallwng | Green Party (E&W) |
| Wyn Hughes | Trealaw | Labour Party |
| Steve Powderhill | Treforest | Labour Party |
| Scott Emanuel | Treherbert | Labour Party |
| Will Jones | Treherbert | Independent / Other |
| Bob Harris | Treorchy | Labour Party |
| Sera Evans | Treorchy | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Julie Edwards | Tylorstown and Ynyshir | Labour Party |
| Robert Bevan | Tylorstown and Ynyshir | Labour Party |
| Loretta Tomkinson | Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | Labour Party |
| Amanda Ellis | Ynysybwl | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Paula Evans | Ynysybwl | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales |
| Emma Watts | Ystrad | Labour Party |
| Geraint Jones | Ystrad | Labour Party |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 241,015 |
| Under 16 | 41,770 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 150,213 |
| Age 65 and over | 49,032 |
Population history2011–2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 234,373 |
| 2012 | 235,271 |
| 2013 | 235,145 |
| 2014 | 235,284 |
| 2015 | 235,233 |
| 2016 | 235,567 |
| 2017 | 236,357 |
| 2018 | 236,685 |
| 2019 | 237,574 |
| 2020 | 238,039 |
| 2021 | 237,545 |
| 2022 | 239,303 |
| 2023 | 241,617 |
| 2024 | 241,793 |
| 2025 | 241,015 |
Census residentsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Residence type: Total | 237,651 |
| Residence type: Lives in a household | 235,586 |
| Residence type: Lives in a communal establishment | 2,065 |
Population densityCensus 2021
Unit: people per square kilometre. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people per square kilometre |
|---|---|
| Population Density: Persons per square kilometre | 560.3 |
Census age groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Age: Total | 237,653 |
| Age: Aged 4 years and under | 12,531 |
| Age: Aged 5 to 9 years | 14,031 |
| Age: Aged 10 to 14 years | 14,519 |
| Age: Aged 15 to 19 years | 13,429 |
| Age: Aged 20 to 24 years | 14,320 |
| Age: Aged 25 to 29 years | 14,738 |
| Age: Aged 30 to 34 years | 16,093 |
| Age: Aged 35 to 39 years | 15,213 |
| Age: Aged 40 to 44 years | 13,578 |
| Age: Aged 45 to 49 years | 14,681 |
| Age: Aged 50 to 54 years | 16,651 |
| Age: Aged 55 to 59 years | 16,793 |
| Age: Aged 60 to 64 years | 14,451 |
| Age: Aged 65 to 69 years | 12,821 |
| Age: Aged 70 to 74 years | 13,213 |
| Age: Aged 75 to 79 years | 9,305 |
| Age: Aged 80 to 84 years | 6,120 |
| Age: Aged 85 years and over | 5,166 |
Household numbersCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Number of households: Number of households | 103,339 |
Accommodation typeCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Accommodation type: Total: All households | 103,339 |
| Accommodation type: Detached | 17,012 |
| Accommodation type: Semi-detached | 28,717 |
| Accommodation type: Terraced | 48,928 |
| Accommodation type: In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement | 6,780 |
| Accommodation type: Part of a converted or shared house, including bedsits | 729 |
| Accommodation type: Part of another converted building, for example, former school, church or warehouse | 425 |
| Accommodation type: In a commercial building, for example, in an office building, hotel or over a shop | 654 |
| Accommodation type: A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure | 94 |
Housing tenureCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Tenure of household: Total: All households | 103,339 |
| Tenure of household: Owned | 70,629 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns outright | 39,686 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns with a mortgage or loan | 30,943 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership | 173 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership: Shared ownership | 173 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented | 14,175 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Rents from council or Local Authority | 5,744 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Other social rented | 8,431 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented | 18,238 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Private landlord or letting agency | 15,671 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Other private rented | 2,567 |
| Tenure of household: Lives rent free | 124 |
Economic activityCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Economic activity status: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 193,843 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students) | 105,703 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment | 100,541 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Employee | 87,154 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Part-time | 22,638 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Full-time | 64,516 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed with employees | 2,458 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 462 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 1,996 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed without employees | 10,929 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 3,370 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 7,559 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): Unemployed | 5,162 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student | 3,903 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment | 2,848 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Employee | 2,720 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Part-time | 2,285 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Full-time | 435 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed with employees | 20 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 8 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 12 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed without employees | 108 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 73 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 35 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: Unemployed | 1,055 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive | 84,237 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Retired | 44,994 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Student | 9,774 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Looking after home or family | 8,894 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled | 14,687 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Other | 5,888 |
QualificationsCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Highest level of qualification: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 193,841 |
| Highest level of qualification: No qualifications | 46,915 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 18,283 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 2 qualifications | 29,121 |
| Highest level of qualification: Apprenticeship | 9,966 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 3 qualifications | 32,637 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 4 qualifications and above | 51,749 |
| Highest level of qualification: Other qualifications | 5,170 |
General healthCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| General health: Total: All usual residents | 237,651 |
| General health: Very good health | 105,823 |
| General health: Good health | 75,427 |
| General health: Fair health | 36,863 |
| General health: Bad health | 14,925 |
| General health: Very bad health | 4,613 |
DisabilityCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Disability: Total: All usual residents | 237,651 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act | 56,001 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot | 28,249 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little | 27,752 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act | 181,650 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: Has long term physical or mental health condition but day-to-day activities are not limited | 15,143 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: No long term physical or mental health conditions | 166,507 |
Ethnic groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Ethnic group: Total: All usual residents | 237,653 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3,506 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi | 247 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese | 894 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian | 958 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani | 405 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian | 1,002 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 997 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African | 749 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean | 116 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black | 132 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,469 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian | 709 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African | 524 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean | 635 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 601 |
| Ethnic group: White | 229,923 |
| Ethnic group: White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 226,123 |
| Ethnic group: White: Irish | 516 |
| Ethnic group: White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 69 |
| Ethnic group: White: Roma | 28 |
| Ethnic group: White: Other White | 3,187 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group | 758 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Arab | 198 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group | 560 |
ReligionCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Religion: Total: All usual residents | 237,652 |
| Religion: No religion | 133,486 |
| Religion: Christian | 86,474 |
| Religion: Buddhist | 588 |
| Religion: Hindu | 497 |
| Religion: Jewish | 72 |
| Religion: Muslim | 1,378 |
| Religion: Sikh | 248 |
| Religion: Other religion | 1,083 |
| Religion: Not answered | 13,826 |
GDP history (archived release)1998–2019
Unit: GBP millions. Source and definitions. Historic economic output at current market prices. This is an old release, not a current local economy estimate.
| Measure | GBP millions |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,402 |
| 1999 | 2,450 |
| 2000 | 2,507 |
| 2001 | 2,535 |
| 2002 | 2,706 |
| 2003 | 2,830 |
| 2004 | 2,940 |
| 2005 | 3,091 |
| 2006 | 3,302 |
| 2007 | 3,366 |
| 2008 | 3,471 |
| 2009 | 3,578 |
| 2010 | 3,854 |
| 2011 | 4,015 |
| 2012 | 4,159 |
| 2013 | 4,297 |
| 2014 | 4,528 |
| 2015 | 4,495 |
| 2016 | 4,733 |
| 2017 | 4,855 |
| 2018 | 4,960 |
| 2019 | 5,021 |
Welsh neighbourhood deprivation2025
Unit: neighbourhoods. Source and definitions.
| Measure | neighbourhoods |
|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 153 |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 20 |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 37 |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 64 |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 98 |
About the data
We use ONS boundaries, published election results, Open Council Data seat and member records, and official population, census and local finance statistics. Each table shows its date. Read about the sources, coverage and methods.
