CF38 1PT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Salem Lane, 0.2km 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 family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £271k. 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 1PT are sourced from Output Area W00006130 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALEM LANE, CF38 1PT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALEM LANE, CF38 1PT.
282
40
£ 41,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF38 1PT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CF38 1PT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 76% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF38 1PT. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
Semi-Detached
£ 238,000
1 sales · Mean £ 238,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF38 1PT has low crime rates — 22 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
16 nearby- Ivey Patisserie Limited0.5 km
- The Village Trading Post0.5 km
- Taff Ely Foodbank0.7 km
- Barrett's News0.4 km
- Fferyllfa The Co-operative0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clwb Rygbi Llanilltud Faerdref0.6 km
- Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.4 km
- Fagins Bar and Restaurant0.4 km
- Tafarn Hollybush Inn0.0 km
- Hollybush Inn0.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Nia's Diner and Desserts0.5 km
- Tiny Tumblers0.7 km
- Cafe Rana0.1 km
- Caffi Coch0.5 km
- Tiny Tumblers0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Diamond House0.4 km
- Diamond House0.4 km
- Golden Palace0.7 km
- Golden Palace0.7 km
- my masala0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trefforest Estate1.6 km
- Trefforest2.3 km
- Trefforest Station2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hollybush0.1 km
- Hollybush0.1 km
- Llyn Celyn0.2 km
- Tonteg Garage0.3 km
- Maes-y-celyn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF381PT · Data under Open Government Licence