Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

CF38 1RQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1RQ 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

No single demographic signal dominates CF38 1RQ — age 40, 76% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF38 1RQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Church Village in Church Village. Administratively it sits within Church Village ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

For families considering a move, CF38 1RQ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% 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. 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 1RQ 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 1RQ. 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.

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

CF38 1RQ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Ivey Patisserie Limited0.1 km
  • The Village Trading Post0.1 km
  • Taff Ely Foodbank0.2 km
  • Trizone Fitness0.9 km
  • Trizone Fitness0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi Llanilltud Faerdref0.1 km
  • Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.3 km
  • Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.3 km
  • Tafarn Hollybush Inn0.6 km
  • Hollybush Inn0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Nia's Diner and Desserts0.2 km
  • Role Play Lane0.9 km
  • The Butty Hut0.9 km
  • Tiny Tumblers0.2 km
  • Butty Hut yn Edwards Coaches0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Diamond House0.3 km
  • Diamond House0.3 km
  • Golden Palace0.2 km
  • Golden Palace0.2 km
  • Pizza Delight0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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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 Estate2.2 km
  • Trefforest2.5 km
  • Trefforest Station2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Llanilltud Faerdref Park0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Garth Olwg0.1 km
  • Lloyds Bank0.1 km
  • St Illtyd Road0.2 km