CF38 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penywaun, 0.1km from Efail Isaf in Efail Isaf. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Fardre ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF38, CF38 1AY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k, down 17.7% 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 CF38 1AY are sourced from Output Area W00006307 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENYWAUN, CF38 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENYWAUN, CF38 1AY.
276
47
£ 48,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF38 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CF38 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 95% 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. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF38 1AY. The average age is 47.4. 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: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 402,500
10 sales · Mean £ 423,550
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
CF38 1AY has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Efail Isaf Village Shop0.1 km
- Premier Crown Hill Store and Post Office1.0 km
- Efail Isaf Village Shop0.1 km
- Premier Crown Hill Store and Post Office1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Carpenter's Arms0.2 km
- Carpenters Arms0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Canolfan Arddio Woodland Walk0.9 km
- Woodland Walk Garden Centre Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trefforest Estate2.8 km
- Trefforest4.1 km
- Taffs Well4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Carpenters Arms0.1 km
- Tabernacle0.3 km
- Heol Dowlais0.4 km
- Heol Dowlais0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF381AY · Data under Open Government Licence