CF38 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Dyffryn Dowlats in Church Village. Administratively it sits within Church Village ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
For families considering a move, CF38 1BN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area W00009911 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF38 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF38 1BN.
387
36
£ 48,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF38 1BN 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
No single demographic signal dominates CF38 1BN — age 36, 98% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF38 1BN. The average age is 35.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF38 1BN has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Efail Isaf Village Shop1.0 km
- Ivey Patisserie Limited0.6 km
- The Village Trading Post0.6 km
- Taff Ely Foodbank0.5 km
- Efail Isaf Village Shop1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Clwb Rygbi Llanilltud Faerdref0.6 km
- Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.5 km
- Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.5 km
- Tafarn Hollybush Inn0.8 km
- Hollybush Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Nia's Diner and Desserts0.5 km
- Role Play Lane0.9 km
- The Butty Hut0.9 km
- Tiny Tumblers0.5 km
- Butty Hut yn Edwards Coaches0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Diamond House0.5 km
- Diamond House0.5 km
- Golden Palace0.5 km
- Golden Palace0.5 km
- Pizza Delight0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trefforest Estate2.0 km
- Trefforest3.0 km
- Trefforest Station3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Coed Dowlais Eastside0.4 km
- Coed Dowlais Eastside0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF381BN · Data under Open Government Licence