CF38 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Tir Coch, 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 1BW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £389k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area W00006307 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL TIR COCH, CF38 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL TIR COCH, CF38 1BW.
276
47
£ 48,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF38 1BW 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.
Area Character
CF38 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 393,000
4 sales · Mean £ 400,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
CF38 1BW 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
4 nearby- Efail Isaf Village Shop0.1 km
- Premier Crown Hill Store and Post Office0.9 km
- Efail Isaf Village Shop0.1 km
- Premier Crown Hill Store and Post Office0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Carpenter's Arms0.3 km
- The Ship Inn1.0 km
- Carpenters Arms0.3 km
- The Ship Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Canolfan Arddio Woodland Walk0.8 km
- Woodland Walk Garden Centre Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trefforest Estate2.9 km
- Trefforest4.1 km
- Taffs Well4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Carpenters Arms0.3 km
- Heol Dowlais0.3 km
- Heol Dowlais0.3 km
- Tabernacle0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF381BW · Data under Open Government Licence