Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, CF38 2NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, CF38 2NP.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CF38 2NP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 90% 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 17.1% year-on-year.

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

CF38 2NP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marlborough Close, 0.6km from Llanilltud Faerdref in Church Village. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Fardre ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

For families considering a move, CF38 2NP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 17.1% 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 2NP are sourced from Output Area W00006313 (shared with 3 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 2NP. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 185,500

10 sales · Mean £ 190,845

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

CF38 2NP has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
Other theft3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Efail Isaf Village Shop0.8 km
  • Premier Crown Hill Store and Post Office0.3 km
  • Trizone Fitness0.3 km
  • Trizone Fitness0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Inn0.3 km
  • The Ship Inn0.8 km
  • Brown Trout0.3 km
  • The Ship Inn0.8 km
  • Bush Inn0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Butty Hut yn Edwards Coaches0.3 km
  • Canolfan Arddio Woodland Walk0.8 km
  • Gurkha Hill Nepalese Restaurant0.3 km
  • Role Play Lane0.3 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Grace0.3 km
  • Lees Garden0.3 km
  • Golden Grace0.3 km
  • Lees Garden0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Trefforest Estate3.0 km
  • Trefforest3.6 km
  • Trefforest Station3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Dynasty0.3 km
  • Bush Inn0.3 km
  • Dynasty0.3 km
  • Bush Inn0.3 km