Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

UPPER BOAT ROAD, CF38 1LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BOAT ROAD, CF38 1LW.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF38 1LW spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CF38 1LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Boat Road, 0.5km from Ton-teg in Church Village. Administratively it sits within Ton-teg ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 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 CF38 1LW 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 1LW. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

CF38 1LW has low crime rates — 22 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Drugs4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Thusan Service Station Ltd0.8 km
  • Krishan Service Station0.8 km
  • Legg's0.9 km
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • Legg's0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Hawthorn Inn0.8 km
  • Hawthorn Inn0.8 km
  • Tafarn Hollybush Inn0.7 km
  • The Green Rooms1.0 km
  • Hollybush Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Mindset Functional Fitness Ltd0.8 km
  • Severn Road Cafe0.7 km
  • Taff Caff0.8 km
  • Mindset Functional Fitness Ltd0.8 km
  • Severn Road Cafe0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • my masala0.2 km
  • Singh's Fish Bar Tonteg Ltd0.8 km
  • my masala0.2 km
  • Singh's Fish Bar Tonteg Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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