Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

CAE FARDRE, CF38 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAE FARDRE, CF38 1DS.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF38 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF38 1DS spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.9% year-on-year.

home £163,233 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF38 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cae Fardre, 0.4km from Gwaun-y-celyn in Church Village. Administratively it sits within Church Village ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

For families considering a move, CF38 1DS represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.9% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area W00006130 (shared with 26 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 1DS. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

7 sales · Mean £ 124,271

Detached

£ 184,750

2 sales · Mean £ 184,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF38 1DS has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime9

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Ivey Patisserie Limited0.3 km
  • The Village Trading Post0.3 km
  • Taff Ely Foodbank0.5 km
  • Barrett's News0.3 km
  • Fferyllfa The Co-operative0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi Llanilltud Faerdref0.3 km
  • Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.3 km
  • Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.3 km
  • Tafarn Hollybush Inn0.4 km
  • Hollybush Inn0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Nia's Diner and Desserts0.4 km
  • Tiny Tumblers0.5 km
  • Cafe Rana0.5 km
  • Caffi Coch0.9 km
  • Tiny Tumblers0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Diamond House0.3 km
  • Diamond House0.3 km
  • Golden Palace0.5 km
  • Golden Palace0.5 km
  • my masala0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Trefforest Estate2.0 km
  • Trefforest2.2 km
  • Trefforest Station2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tygwyn Road0.1 km
  • Tygwyn Road0.1 km
  • Wellfield Court0.2 km
  • Cae Fardre Flats0.2 km
  • Llanilltud Faerdref Park0.3 km