CF40 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gilfach Road, 0.5km from Trealaw in Tonypandy. Administratively it sits within Tonypandy ward and the Rhondda constituency.
For families considering a move, CF40 1BU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 56.8% 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 CF40 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00006551 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILFACH ROAD, CF40 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILFACH ROAD, CF40 1BU.
622
39
£ 34,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF40 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 82% 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 56.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF40 1BU. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 100,000
6 sales · Mean £ 103,166
Detached
£ 243,500
2 sales · Mean £ 243,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF40 1BU has low crime rates — 38 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
42 nearby- Rhondda Foodbank0.8 km
- Little Shed0.5 km
- Rhondda Foodbank0.8 km
- Food Share Clydach0.9 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Morgans at the White Hart0.4 km
- Mid Rhondda Central Workingmens Club0.5 km
- Clwb Cymdeithasol Cambrian Num Social Club0.5 km
- Clwb Gweithwyr Mid Rhondda Central0.5 km
- Gwesty'r De Winton0.2 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Clwb Bingo Apollo0.7 km
- Red Rose Indian Restaurant and Takeaway0.4 km
- Coffee 1110.4 km
- Clwb Coffi0.3 km
- Country Kitchen0.5 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Efes Kebab Pizza0.7 km
- Taj Mahal - Indian Balti0.6 km
- The Salad Box Tonypandy Ltd0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Pizza To Go0.5 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tonypandy0.8 km
- Llwynypia1.3 km
- Dinas Rhondda1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Davies Street0.2 km
- Tonypandy War Memorial0.2 km
- Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A40.2 km
- Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A30.2 km
- Tonypandy War Memorial0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF401BU · Data under Open Government Licence