Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

CHAPEL STREET, CF42 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, CF42 5EA.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF42 5EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CF42 5EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF42 5EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Street, 0.5km from Blaen-y-cwm in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Administratively it sits within Treherbert ward and the Rhondda constituency.

For families considering a move, CF42 5EA represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £63k, 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 5EA are sourced from Output Area W00006635 (shared with 10 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 5EA. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 63,000

3 sales · Mean £ 62,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CF42 5EA has low crime rates — 21 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 offences5
Criminal damage and arson1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Treherbert2.1 km
  • Ynyswen2.8 km
  • Treorchy4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Turning Circle0.1 km
  • Blaencwm Post Office0.1 km
  • Blaencwm Post Office0.1 km
  • Hendrewen Hotel0.3 km
  • Hendrewen Hotel0.3 km