CF38 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffordd Y Capel, 0.3km from Efail Isaf in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Fardre ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, down 26.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF38 1AP are sourced from Output Area W00006315 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FFORDD Y CAPEL, CF38 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFORDD Y CAPEL, CF38 1AP.
338
44
£ 48,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF38 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF38 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 26.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF38 1AP. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
9 sales · Mean £ 223,777
Semi-Detached
£ 212,000
5 sales · Mean £ 236,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
CF38 1AP has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Efail Isaf Village Shop0.2 km
- Efail Isaf Village Shop0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Carpenter's Arms0.1 km
- Carpenters Arms0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trefforest Estate2.6 km
- Trefforest4.0 km
- Taffs Well4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tabernacle0.1 km
- Carpenters Arms0.1 km
- Nant Celyn0.3 km
- Nant Celyn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF381AP · Data under Open Government Licence