Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

ST ALBANS TERRACE, CF42 5DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ALBANS TERRACE, CF42 5DB.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

41

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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 5DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF42 5DB's 66% ownership and 41-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.

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

CF42 5DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Albans Terrace, 0.4km from Tynewydd in Treherbert. Administratively it sits within Treherbert ward and the Rhondda constituency.

For families considering a move, CF42 5DB represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £62k, 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 5DB are sourced from Output Area W00006652 (shared with 6 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 5DB. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 62,500

1 sales · Mean £ 62,500

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

CF42 5DB has low crime rates — 29 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 offences25
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Vehicle crime5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Colin Deans0.3 km
  • Megasave Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Village Store0.4 km
  • Colin Deans0.3 km
  • Megasave Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Dunraven Hotel0.9 km
  • Blaenrhondda Social Club0.9 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Treherbert0.3 km
  • Gwesty Tynewydd0.2 km
  • The Dunraven Hotel0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Capel Bedyddwyr Blaen-y-Cwm0.2 km
  • Blaen-Y-Cwm Baptist Chapel0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chickoland0.4 km
  • Chickoland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Treherbert1.3 km
  • Ynyswen2.0 km
  • Treorchy3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Alban`s0.0 km
  • St Alban`s0.0 km
  • Tynewydd Bridge0.2 km
  • Tynewydd Bridge0.2 km
  • Blaencwm Bridge0.3 km