CF37 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Treforest in Pontypridd. Administratively it sits within Treforest ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF37 1DL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 CF37 1DL are sourced from Output Area W00009894 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF37 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF37 1DL.
839
23
£ 32,000 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF37 1DL 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.
Area Character
Average age 23, 58% renting. CF37 1DL has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF37 1DL. The average age is 22.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF37 1DL has low crime rates — 41 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
28 nearby- Students Union Shop0.7 km
- Treforest General Store0.5 km
- Costcutters0.6 km
- Students Union Shop0.7 km
- Totally Scrumptious at The Pink Shop0.5 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- 5th Welch Old Comrades Club & Institute Ltd0.7 km
- The Railway Inn0.8 km
- 5th Welch Old Comrades Club & Institute Ltd0.7 km
- Broadway Social Club0.7 km
- Pick & Shovel0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Baguette Me Not0.5 km
- Olive's Attic0.6 km
- The Red Lounge0.7 km
- The Busy Beanz0.7 km
- Jamil Indian Cuisine1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Choices Express0.5 km
- Golden Sea0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- The Godfather0.5 km
- The Square Pizza Co0.8 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tŷ Llety Central House0.8 km
- Central House Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trefforest Station0.3 km
- Trefforest0.3 km
- Pontypridd1.6 km
Bus Stops
- University of South Wales0.1 km
- University of South Wales0.1 km
- Glamorgan University Grounds0.1 km
- Forest Grove0.1 km
- Brook Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF371DL · Data under Open Government Licence