Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

MAIN ROAD, CF38 1LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, CF38 1LS.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CF38 1LS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 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. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.

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

CF38 1LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Main Road, 0.4km from Ton-teg in Church Village. Administratively it sits within Ton-teg ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

For families considering a move, CF38 1LS represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 3.8% 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 1LS are sourced from Output Area W00006540 (shared with 8 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 CF38 1LS. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,000

3 sales · Mean £ 140,666

Terraced

£ 137,975

6 sales · Mean £ 142,741

Detached

£ 301,500

2 sales · Mean £ 301,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF38 1LS has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order6
Vehicle crime5
Shoplifting4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Thusan Service Station Ltd0.9 km
  • Krishan Service Station0.9 km
  • Barrett's News0.7 km
  • Fferyllfa Well0.2 km
  • Food Service0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hawthorn Inn0.9 km
  • Hawthorn Inn0.9 km
  • Tafarn Hollybush Inn0.6 km
  • Hollybush Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Mindset Functional Fitness Ltd0.9 km
  • Severn Road Cafe0.8 km
  • Taff Caff0.9 km
  • Mindset Functional Fitness Ltd0.9 km
  • Severn Road Cafe0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • my masala0.1 km
  • Pizza Delight1.0 km
  • Singh's Fish Bar Tonteg Ltd0.7 km
  • my masala0.1 km
  • Pizza Delight1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Trefforest Estate1.2 km
  • Trefforest2.1 km
  • Trefforest Station2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tonteg Chemist0.1 km
  • Tonteg Chemist0.1 km
  • Tonteg Garage0.1 km
  • Three Horseshoes0.2 km
  • Tonteg Garage0.3 km