Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

PAINTERS ROW, CF42 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAINTERS ROW, CF42 5AU.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /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 5AU 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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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF42 5AU — age 45, 75% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £118k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CF42 5AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Painters Row, 0.4km from Pen-yr-Englyn in Treorchy. Administratively it sits within Treorchy ward and the Rhondda constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% 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 £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 CF42 5AU are sourced from Output Area W00006667 (shared with 8 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 5AU. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 56,500

5 sales · Mean £ 54,690

Detached

£ 303,000

1 sales · Mean £ 303,000

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

CF42 5AU has low crime rates — 48 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 offences52
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Iechyd Da0.8 km
  • Jenkins Grocers0.8 km
  • Premier Stores0.8 km
  • Turtle Beach Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Iechyd Da0.8 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Clwb Staff Great Western Railway Staff Club0.8 km
  • Ninian Stuart Conservative & Unionist Workingmens Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Railway Canteen Community Club0.8 km
  • The Baglan Hotel0.2 km
  • The New Inn Hotel0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Yummy Yummy0.4 km
  • Sharan's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.4 km
  • Oriental City0.1 km
  • Oriental City0.1 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Valleys Creative Ltd0.7 km
  • Valleys Creative Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ynyswen0.2 km
  • Treherbert0.8 km
  • Treorchy1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Penyrenglyn School0.1 km
  • Baglan Hotel0.2 km
  • Baglan Hotel0.2 km
  • Payne`s Shop0.2 km
  • Payne`s Shop0.3 km