CF42 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Baglan Street, 0.4km from Pen-yr-englyn in Treorchy. Administratively it sits within Treorchy ward and the Rhondda constituency.
For families considering a move, CF42 5AS represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.4% 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 CF42 5AS are sourced from Output Area W00006667 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAGLAN STREET, CF42 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAGLAN STREET, CF42 5AS.
288
45
£ 33,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF42 5AS 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF42 5AS — age 45, 75% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF42 5AS. The average age is 45.3. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 72,250
13 sales · Mean £ 78,394
Detached
£ 232,500
1 sales · Mean £ 232,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF42 5AS has low crime rates — 44 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- Iechyd Da0.9 km
- Jenkins Grocers0.9 km
- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Turtle Beach Food & Wine0.6 km
- Iechyd Da0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Clwb Staff Great Western Railway Staff Club0.8 km
- Ninian Stuart Conservative & Unionist Workingmens Club Ltd0.9 km
- Railway Canteen Community Club0.8 km
- The Baglan Hotel0.3 km
- The New Inn Hotel0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Yummy Yummy0.4 km
- Sharan's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Yummy Yummy0.4 km
- Oriental City0.0 km
- Oriental City0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Valleys Creative Ltd0.7 km
- Valleys Creative Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ynyswen0.2 km
- Treherbert0.9 km
- Treorchy1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Penyrenglyn School0.1 km
- Payne`s Shop0.2 km
- Payne`s Shop0.2 km
- Baglan Hotel0.2 km
- Baglan Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF425AS · Data under Open Government Licence