Compare Rhondda Cynon Taf against Swansea

See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Rhondda Cynon Taf and Swansea.

Population comparison

Population for Rhondda Cynon Taf
241,873
Population for Swansea
246,563
Difference
-4,690
Percentage Difference
-1.92%

People in employment comparison

# People Employed in Rhondda Cynon Taf
99,760 (67.8%)
# People Employed in Swansea
96,330 (64.7%)
Difference
99,760
Percentage Difference
3.5%

People inactive comparison

# People Inactive in Rhondda Cynon Taf
41,325 (28.1%)
# People Inactive in Swansea
46,005 (30.9%)
Difference
41,325
Percentage Difference
-10.72%

Unemployment comparison

# People unemployed in Rhondda Cynon Taf
6,135 (4.2%)
# People unemployed in Swansea
6,640 (4.5%)
Difference
6,135
Percentage Difference
-7.91%

Comparing crimes by type for Rhondda Cynon Taf and Swansea

Showing crimes from this year (2024). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.

Crime Statistics

See how Rhondda Cynon Taf and Swansea compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.

Crime Type Crimes in Rhondda Cynon Taf Crimes in Swansea Difference % Difference

Compare crime rate by type for Rhondda Cynon Taf and Swansea from 2020 to 2024

Use the list to compare crimes in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Swansea.

Compare Property prices over time for Rhondda Cynon Taf and Swansea

Showing crimes from 2010 up until August 2024. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.

Housing Statistics

View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.

Year Avg. Detached Price Avg. Semi-Detached Price Avg. Terraced Price Avg. Flat Price
2023 £281,341.77 / £309,669.60 £170,910.64 / £200,184.95 £131,894.44 / £154,999.53 £95,947.05 / £109,501.07
2022 £267,906.67 / £309,420.03 £163,584.36 / £200,326.12 £127,280.20 / £155,671.09 £92,932.29 / £110,849.33
2021 £236,419.15 / £276,755.94 £144,548.01 / £179,656.42 £112,931.18 / £140,373.17 £85,392.39 / £104,115.82
2020 £204,509.38 / £246,074.06 £126,224.34 / £160,863.70 £98,208.06 / £125,219.00 £76,918.76 / £96,693.37
2019 £195,768.70 / £236,315.92 £121,025.46 / £154,346.24 £94,337.14 / £120,332.21 £75,927.62 / £94,907.77
2018 £184,684.84 / £231,501.62 £113,888.04 / £150,821.35 £89,078.60 / £117,991.50 £72,557.13 / £94,083.79
2017 £178,337.96 / £222,420.35 £109,778.78 / £144,380.56 £86,206.93 / £113,457.69 £71,526.19 / £92,451.94
2016 £172,055.12 / £214,458.75 £106,911.02 / £139,774.09 £84,512.77 / £110,322.31 £68,662.96 / £88,084.92
2015 £161,266.79 / £205,994.62 £100,631.96 / £134,507.74 £79,679.18 / £106,507.33 £64,934.38 / £85,065.21
2014 £154,683.41 / £204,340.23 £96,904.92 / £133,999.65 £77,269.15 / £106,723.21 £62,750.50 / £85,080.98
2013 £145,518.22 / £194,890.32 £91,051.32 / £127,383.82 £72,706.88 / £101,600.21 £59,379.33 / £81,763.50
2012 £145,299.81 / £192,422.52 £91,094.17 / £125,742.53 £72,853.75 / £100,508.69 £59,856.98 / £81,647.83
2011 £147,519.21 / £196,082.69 £91,402.77 / £127,000.22 £73,155.10 / £101,113.95 £61,256.82 / £84,235.20
2010 £147,468.78 / £200,951.99 £92,632.18 / £131,458.76 £74,712.63 / £105,482.70 £62,734.61 / £87,005.00
Number of Jobs (thousands)
83k vs 77k
Median Salary
£24,485 vs £25,872
Annual Percentage Change
5.9% vs 10.2%
Mean Salary
£27,239 vs £27,912

See how Rhondda Cynon Taf compares to other areas in Wales

Industry Rhondda Cynon Taf Count Swansea Count Difference % Difference
Agriculture 110 225 -115 -68.66%
Production 460 385 +75 + 17.75%
Construction 1,105 960 +145 + 14.04%
Motor Trades 255 270 -15 -5.71%
Wholesale 195 235 -40 -18.6%
Retail 910 655 +255 + 32.59%
Transport 420 390 +30 + 7.41%
Accommodation Food 585 665 -80 -12.8%
Information Comms 190 320 -130 -50.98%
Finance Insurance 75 135 -60 -57.14%
Property 165 305 -140 -59.57%
Professional Scientific Technical 570 820 -250 -35.97%
Business Admin 410 575 -165 -33.5%
Public Admin Defence 5 15 -10 -100%
Education 90 100 -10 -10.53%
Health 220 315 -95 -35.51%
Arts Entertainment 440 555 -115 -23.12%