CF38 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Parade, 0.3km from Church Village in Church Village. Administratively it sits within Church Village ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
For families considering a move, CF38 1BU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00009905 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PARADE, CF38 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PARADE, CF38 1BU.
259
43
£ 48,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF38 1BU — age 43, 88% ownership, 12% 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 1BU. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 109,500
6 sales · Mean £ 112,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF38 1BU has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Ivey Patisserie Limited0.0 km
- The Village Trading Post0.0 km
- Taff Ely Foodbank0.1 km
- Trizone Fitness0.9 km
- Trizone Fitness0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clwb Rygbi Llanilltud Faerdref0.0 km
- Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.2 km
- Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.2 km
- Tafarn Hollybush Inn0.6 km
- Hollybush Inn0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Nia's Diner and Desserts0.2 km
- Role Play Lane0.9 km
- The Butty Hut0.9 km
- Tiny Tumblers0.1 km
- Butty Hut yn Edwards Coaches0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Diamond House0.2 km
- Diamond House0.2 km
- Golden Palace0.1 km
- Golden Palace0.1 km
- Pizza Delight0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trefforest Estate2.1 km
- Trefforest2.5 km
- Trefforest Station2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Garth Olwg0.1 km
- Llanilltud Faerdref Park0.1 km
- Lloyds Bank0.1 km
- St Illtyd Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF381BU · Data under Open Government Licence