Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

CF43 3BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF43 3BW.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF43 3BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CF43 3BW is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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

CF43 3BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Tylorstown in Tylorstown and Pontygwaith. Administratively it sits within Tylorstown and Ynyshir ward and the Rhondda constituency.

For families considering a move, CF43 3BW represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 CF43 3BW are sourced from Output Area W00006682 (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 CF43 3BW. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

CF43 3BW has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Public order3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Ferndale Business & Professional Mens Club0.8 km
  • Clwb Cyn-filwyr Tylorstown1.0 km
  • Tylorstown Welfare Hall & Institute1.0 km
  • Tylorstown Welfare Hall & Institute1.0 km
  • Ferndale Labour Club And Institute0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Y Siop Fach Sero0.9 km
  • Y Siop Fach Sero0.9 km
  • Oaklands Cafe Ferndale0.3 km
  • Scoops and Smiles0.2 km
  • Oaklands Cafe Ferndale0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Rhondda Foodbank1.0 km
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
  • Ferndale News0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • A & J M Sheppard0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Mario Pizza1.0 km
  • Mayfair Garden0.8 km
  • Marmaris Kebab House0.9 km
  • Jin Ocean0.8 km
  • Mario Pizza1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llwynypia2.6 km
  • Ystrad Rhondda2.8 km
  • Ton Pentre3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferndale Clinic0.2 km
  • Ferndale Clinic0.3 km
  • Rhondda Fach Sports Centre0.4 km
  • Brynheulog Terrace0.4 km
  • Rhondda Fach Sports Centre0.4 km