Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

MARY STREET, CF42 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARY STREET, CF42 5AE.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF42 5AE 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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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF42 5AE's 71% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 40.0% year-on-year.

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

CF42 5AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mary Street, 0.5km from Treherbert in Treherbert. Administratively it sits within Treherbert ward and the Rhondda constituency.

For families considering a move, CF42 5AE represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.0% 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 CF42 5AE are sourced from Output Area W00006647 (shared with 9 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 5AE. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 63,000

8 sales · Mean £ 73,624

Semi-Detached

£ 186,000

1 sales · Mean £ 186,000

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

CF42 5AE has low crime rates — 48 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 offences54
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Baglan Hotel0.2 km
  • The Bute Lounge Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
  • The New Inn Hotel0.1 km
  • The Dunraven Hotel0.8 km
  • Clwb Staff Great Western Railway Staff Club0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Oriental City0.5 km
  • Pepino Pizza and Kebab0.6 km
  • Good Pie Mr Chips0.6 km
  • Oriental City0.5 km
  • Good Pie Mr Chips0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Fferyllfa'r Co-operative0.6 km
  • Iechyd Da0.4 km
  • Jenkins Grocers0.4 km
  • Premier Stores0.4 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ynyswen0.4 km
  • Treherbert0.5 km
  • Treorchy2.3 km

Bus Stops

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