CF40 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gilfach Road, 0.4km from Trealaw in Tonypandy. Administratively it sits within Tonypandy ward and the Rhondda constituency.
For families considering a move, CF40 1BP represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. 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. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 31.4% 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 CF40 1BP are sourced from Output Area W00006550 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILFACH ROAD, CF40 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILFACH ROAD, CF40 1BP.
261
40
£ 34,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF40 1BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF40 1BP — age 40, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 31.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF40 1BP. The average age is 40.1. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 78,475
4 sales · Mean £ 77,987
Semi-Detached
£ 114,000
4 sales · Mean £ 114,486
Detached
£ 89,000
1 sales · Mean £ 89,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF40 1BP has low crime rates — 41 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
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Canolfan Ddydd Llwynypia1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurant1.0 km
- Clwb Bingo Apollo0.6 km
- Red Rose Indian Restaurant and Takeaway0.3 km
- Coffee 1110.3 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Rhondda Foodbank0.7 km
- Little Shed0.4 km
- Rhondda Foodbank0.7 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Little Shed0.4 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Morgans at the White Hart0.3 km
- Mid Rhondda Central Workingmens Club0.4 km
- Clwb Cymdeithasol Cambrian Num Social Club0.5 km
- Clwb Gweithwyr Mid Rhondda Central0.4 km
- Gwesty'r De Winton0.2 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Efes Kebab Pizza0.7 km
- Taj Mahal - Indian Balti0.5 km
- The Salad Box Tonypandy Ltd0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Pizza To Go0.4 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tonypandy0.7 km
- Llwynypia1.2 km
- Dinas Rhondda1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tonypandy War Memorial0.1 km
- Tonypandy War Memorial0.1 km
- Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A40.2 km
- Davies Street0.2 km
- Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A30.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF401BP · Data under Open Government Licence