Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

OAK STREET, CF42 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK STREET, CF42 5AB.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF42 5AB 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.

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Area Character

CF42 5AB is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CF42 5AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Street, 0.5km from Pen-yr-Englyn in Treherbert. Administratively it sits within Treherbert ward and the Rhondda constituency.

For families considering a move, CF42 5AB represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 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 CF42 5AB are sourced from Output Area W00006646 (shared with 11 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 CF42 5AB. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

CF42 5AB has low crime rates — 38 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 behaviour9
Burglary5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Fferyllfa'r Co-operative0.7 km
  • Iechyd Da0.5 km
  • Jenkins Grocers0.5 km
  • Premier Stores0.5 km
  • Turtle Beach Food & Wine0.2 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Clwb Staff Great Western Railway Staff Club0.5 km
  • Ninian Stuart Conservative & Unionist Workingmens Club Ltd0.5 km
  • The Dunraven Hotel0.9 km
  • Railway Canteen Community Club0.5 km
  • The Baglan Hotel0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Good Pie Mr Chips0.7 km
  • Taste of Bombay0.7 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.1 km
  • Sharan's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.1 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ynyswen0.3 km
  • Treherbert0.5 km
  • Treorchy2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • New Inn0.0 km
  • New Inn0.1 km
  • Baglan Hotel0.1 km
  • Baglan Hotel0.2 km
  • Tappers Garage0.3 km