CF32 8RR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Y Wern, 0.2km from Bettws in Bettws. Administratively it sits within Garw Valley ward and the Ogmore constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF32 8RR is 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 — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 62.5% 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 CF32 8RR are sourced from Output Area W00005181 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
Y WERN, CF32 8RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for Y WERN, CF32 8RR.
415
37
£ 33,900 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF32 8RR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF32 8RR has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 62.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF32 8RR. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 113,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF32 8RR has low crime rates — 35 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Kumar Stores0.1 km
- MARY MATHA ENTERPRISES LTD0.0 km
- Kumar Stores0.1 km
- MARY MATHA ENTERPRISES LTD0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bettws Chip Bar0.1 km
- Bettws Chip Bar0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Newtown Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Newtown Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Clwb Cymunedol Betws0.4 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.3 km
- Bettws Community Club0.4 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tondu2.7 km
- Sarn3.6 km
- Garth (Mid Glamorgan)4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Heol Glannant0.1 km
- Heol Richard Price0.1 km
- Heol Glannant0.1 km
- Heol Glannant0.1 km
- Heol Glannant0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF328RR · Data under Open Government Licence