CF38 1HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brecon Way, 0.4km from Gwaun-y-celyn in Church Village. Administratively it sits within Church Village ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, 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 CF38 1HN are sourced from Output Area W00006538 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRECON WAY, CF38 1HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRECON WAY, CF38 1HN.
317
38
£ 41,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF38 1HN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CF38 1HN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £128k 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 CF38 1HN. The average age is 38.5. 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: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 128,500
4 sales · Mean £ 126,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF38 1HN has low crime rates — 27 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Ivey Patisserie Limited0.6 km
- The Village Trading Post0.6 km
- Taff Ely Foodbank0.8 km
- Barrett's News0.1 km
- Fferyllfa The Co-operative0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clwb Rygbi Llanilltud Faerdref0.7 km
- Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.7 km
- Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.7 km
- Tafarn Hollybush Inn0.5 km
- Hollybush Inn0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Nia's Diner and Desserts0.7 km
- Tiny Tumblers0.8 km
- Cafe Rana0.6 km
- Caffi Coch0.9 km
- Tiny Tumblers0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Diamond House0.7 km
- Diamond House0.7 km
- Golden Palace0.8 km
- Golden Palace0.8 km
- my masala0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trefforest1.9 km
- Trefforest Estate2.0 km
- Trefforest Station2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cae Fardre Flats0.1 km
- Steps0.2 km
- Steps0.2 km
- Wellfield Court0.2 km
- Tonteg Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF381HN · Data under Open Government Licence