CF42 is a postcode district in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, covering 310 active and 71 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CF42 (56%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (7%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CF42 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CF42 are around £143k, up 11.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CF42 at 239 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CF42 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
CF42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF42 postcode area.
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Population13,372
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Avg Age43
payments
Avg Income£ 26,800 /yr
work
Employed43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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4/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
4/10paymentsAffluence
1/10directions_transitTransit
7/10homeHome Ownership
6/10trending_upInvestment
9/10psychology
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF42's 69% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £143k. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.
home £143,499 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%
Economic Activity
43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences1468
Anti-social behaviour471
Public order354
Criminal damage and arson267
Shoplifting144
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
76 nearby- 3S Convenience Stores
- Spar
- Spar
- Treherbert Hardware and Pet Supplies
- Treorchy News
- + 71 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Tafarn Llanfabon Inn
- Llanfabon Inn
- Blaenrhondda Social Club
- Clwb Bowlio Ystrad Fechan
- Clwb Rygbi Treherbert
- + 41 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- The Salad & Deli Bar
- Valleys Creative Ltd
- VW Cafe Bistro Ltd Cardiff Arms Hotel
- 10 Below
- Blaen-Y-Cwm Baptist Chapel
- + 19 more
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Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-operative
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- Lidl
- Co-operative Group
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- + 1 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Domino's Pizza
- Ginger Panda
- Good Pie Mr Chips
- Noble City
- Oriental City
- + 25 more
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Area Profile: CF42 · Data under Open Government Licence