CF42 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eileen Place, 0.4km from Tynewydd in Treherbert. Administratively it sits within Treherbert ward and the Rhondda constituency.
For families considering a move, CF42 5BU 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% 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 £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.6% 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 5BU are sourced from Output Area W00006636 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EILEEN PLACE, CF42 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EILEEN PLACE, CF42 5BU.
262
41
£ 29,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF42 5BU 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
CF42 5BU is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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. Property prices are trending up 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF42 5BU. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 75,000
17 sales · Mean £ 75,735
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF42 5BU has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Colin Deans0.2 km
- Megasave Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Village Store0.2 km
- Colin Deans0.2 km
- Fferyllfa'r Co-operative0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Bute Lounge Bar & Kitchen0.9 km
- The Dunraven Hotel0.7 km
- Clwb Rygbi Treherbert0.2 km
- Gwesty Tynewydd0.2 km
- The Dunraven Hotel0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pepino Pizza and Kebab0.9 km
- Good Pie Mr Chips0.9 km
- Good Pie Mr Chips0.9 km
- Taste of Bombay0.9 km
- Chickoland0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Capel Bedyddwyr Blaen-y-Cwm0.1 km
- Blaen-Y-Cwm Baptist Chapel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Treherbert1.1 km
- Ynyswen1.8 km
- Treorchy3.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Alban`s0.2 km
- Wyndham Hotel0.2 km
- Wyndham Hotel0.2 km
- St Alban`s0.2 km
- Tynewydd Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF425BU · Data under Open Government Licence