Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

VOLUNTEER STREET, CF41 7JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VOLUNTEER STREET, CF41 7JZ.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /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: CF41 7JZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF41 7JZ's 62% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 134.0% year-on-year.

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

CF41 7JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Volunteer Street, 0.7km from Pentre in Rhondda. Administratively it sits within Pentre ward and the Rhondda constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 134.0% 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 CF41 7JZ are sourced from Output Area W00006391 (shared with 7 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 CF41 7JZ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 88,000

15 sales · Mean £ 86,133

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

CF41 7JZ has low crime rates — 29 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 offences58
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Fferyllfa Central0.8 km
  • Pentre Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Pentre Stores0.4 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Parc and Dare Theatre0.9 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Pentre Comrades Club Ltd0.1 km
  • The Banc0.6 km
  • The Banc0.6 km
  • The Queens Hotel0.4 km
  • Ystradfechan Bowls Club0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Cosy Cafe0.9 km
  • Hathways Cafe and Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Hathways Cafe and Fish Bar0.4 km
  • The Best Cafe0.9 km
  • The Best Cafe0.9 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Babylon Takeaway0.4 km
  • Happy Wok0.4 km
  • New Maharajah Spice0.4 km
  • Pentre Spice0.1 km
  • Treorci Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Treorchy0.6 km
  • Ton Pentre1.1 km
  • Ystrad Rhondda1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Griffin Hotel0.1 km
  • Griffin Hotel0.1 km
  • Windsor Street0.1 km
  • Windsor Street0.2 km
  • Baglan Street0.2 km