Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

HEOL Y FFYNNON, CF38 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL Y FFYNNON, CF38 1AU.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF38 1AU 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF38 1AU — age 47, 95% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 46.2% year-on-year.

home £322,277 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF38 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Y Ffynnon, 0.2km from Efail Isaf in Efail Isaf. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Fardre ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF38, CF38 1AU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £322k, down 46.2% 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area W00006307 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF38 1AU. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

15 sales · Mean £ 262,933

Detached

£ 590,000

1 sales · Mean £ 590,000

Terraced

£ 197,750

2 sales · Mean £ 197,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

CF38 1AU 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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Efail Isaf Village Shop0.0 km
  • Premier Crown Hill Store and Post Office0.9 km
  • Efail Isaf Village Shop0.0 km
  • Premier Crown Hill Store and Post Office0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carpenter's Arms0.2 km
  • Carpenters Arms0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Canolfan Arddio Woodland Walk0.9 km
  • Woodland Walk Garden Centre Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Trefforest Estate2.7 km
  • Trefforest4.0 km
  • Taffs Well4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Carpenters Arms0.2 km
  • Tabernacle0.3 km
  • Heol Dowlais0.3 km
  • Heol Dowlais0.4 km
  • Nant Celyn0.5 km