CF42 5DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hendre Wen Road, 0.2km from Blaen-y-cwm in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Administratively it sits within Treherbert ward and the Rhondda constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £101k, 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 5DR are sourced from Output Area W00006635 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENDRE WEN ROAD, CF42 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENDRE WEN ROAD, CF42 5DR.
286
48
£ 29,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF42 5DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF42 5DR — age 48, 87% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £101k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF42 5DR. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 67,000
11 sales · Mean £ 72,636
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF42 5DR has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Treherbert2.0 km
- Ynyswen2.7 km
- Treorchy4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hendrewen Hotel0.0 km
- Hendrewen Hotel0.0 km
- Blaencwm Post Office0.1 km
- Blaencwm Post Office0.2 km
- Ty Draw0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF425DR · Data under Open Government Licence