CF40 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Penygraig in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Administratively it sits within Pen-y-graig ward and the Rhondda constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF40 1DZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 CF40 1DZ are sourced from Output Area W00006407 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF40 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF40 1DZ.
202
44
£ 31,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF40 1DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 78% of tenure in CF40 1DZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF40 1DZ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF40 1DZ is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Merriott's Food Store0.6 km
- Quick Stop0.6 km
- Penygraig Stores0.3 km
- Lower Trealaw Post Office0.9 km
- Lower Trealaw Post Office0.9 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Shan's Cafe0.6 km
- Burger World0.3 km
- The Caffeine0.3 km
- Hope Church Rhondda0.9 km
- Country Kitchen1.0 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Penygraig Labour Club0.3 km
- Miskin Hotel0.9 km
- Welcome Inn0.8 km
- Miskin Hotel0.9 km
- Welcome Inn0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- O Yes Kebabs0.3 km
- Golden House0.4 km
- Jade Garden1.0 km
- Lianna's0.8 km
- Efes Kebab Pizza0.8 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tonypandy0.8 km
- Dinas Rhondda1.1 km
- Llwynypia2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Thomas Street0.2 km
- Thomas Street0.2 km
- Labour Club0.2 km
- Labour Club0.2 km
- Penygraig Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF401DZ · Data under Open Government Licence