Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

PRINCES STREET, CF42 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES STREET, CF42 5AL.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF42 5AL 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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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CF42 5AL is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CF42 5AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princes Street, 0.5km from Pen-yr-Englyn in Treherbert. Administratively it sits within Treherbert ward and the Rhondda constituency.

For families considering a move, CF42 5AL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 CF42 5AL are sourced from Output Area W00006647 (shared with 9 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 CF42 5AL. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 59,795

6 sales · Mean £ 66,098

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

CF42 5AL has low crime rates — 46 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 offences49
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Fferyllfa'r Co-operative0.7 km
  • Iechyd Da0.5 km
  • Jenkins Grocers0.5 km
  • Premier Stores0.5 km
  • Turtle Beach Food & Wine0.2 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Clwb Staff Great Western Railway Staff Club0.5 km
  • Ninian Stuart Conservative & Unionist Workingmens Club Ltd0.4 km
  • The Dunraven Hotel0.8 km
  • Railway Canteen Community Club0.5 km
  • The Baglan Hotel0.2 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Good Pie Mr Chips0.7 km
  • Taste of Bombay0.7 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.0 km
  • Sharan's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ynyswen0.3 km
  • Treherbert0.5 km
  • Treorchy2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • New Inn0.0 km
  • New Inn0.0 km
  • Baglan Hotel0.2 km
  • Baglan Hotel0.2 km
  • Tappers Garage0.2 km