Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

CF38 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF38 1BA.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF38 1BA 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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF38 1BA — age 52, 93% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF38 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area W00006308 (shared with 15 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 1BA. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CF38 1BA 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

2 nearby
  • Efail Isaf Village Shop0.4 km
  • Efail Isaf Village Shop0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carpenter's Arms0.3 km
  • Carpenters Arms0.3 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 Estate2.9 km
  • Taffs Well4.0 km
  • Trefforest4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Carpenters Arms0.3 km
  • Tabernacle0.5 km