Postcode insights

CF42 5HG

Carmel Street

Treherbert

Interactive map showing CF42 5HG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF42 5HG

Overview

Postcode CF42 5HG is located in an urban city, within the Treherbert ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Treherbert area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Treherbert is £34,364 per year. The nearest station is Treherbert, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Treherbert Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Treherbert has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 114 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Treherbert has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.6%

Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Treherbert is £34,364 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF42 5HG.

Transport

The nearest station is Treherbert located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF42 5HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Treherbert

N/A

Walking directions to Treherbert
0.5 mi

Ynyswen

N/A

Walking directions to Ynyswen

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF42 5HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTreherbert ParkSmallWalking directions to Treherbert Park

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
519.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.75(+106%)
Public order
16.15(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.01(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.81(+20%)
Vehicle crime
4.41(+54%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
98.69%
Other White
3
0.98%
Irish
1
0.33%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
114
47.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.88%
Apprenticeship
10
4.15%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
35.54%
Other social rented
27
22.31%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.53%
Social rents from council
4
3.31%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Treherbert

Median price£119,225
Price per sq ft£138
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £136K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £119,225 (about £138 per square foot) in Treherbert area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Treherbert over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£300,000£163
Semi-Detached7£135,000£138
Flats1£110,000£136
Terraced55£107,000£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Treherbert

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Treherbert.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134,000£50,000
2017£72,000£58,750
2018£85,000£86,975£60,000
2019£146,000£94,000£65,000
2020£70,000£65,000
2021£205,000£158,500£80,000
2022£212,500£127,500£95,000
2023£307,500£60,000£90,000
2024£115,000£107,500
2025£245,000£132,500£105,000
2026£300,000£95,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Treherbert.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Treherbert.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£99£54
2017£90£73
2018£62£86£66
2019£109£104£71
2020£76£80
2021£118£154£90
2022£180£131£118
2023£151£69£111
2024£141£112
2025£163£125£134
2026£203£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Treherbert.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Treherbert in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF42 5HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF42 5HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 20256, Carmel Street, Treorchy, CF42 5HGTerracedFreehold£68,500
01 Dec 20255, John Street, Treorchy, CF42 5HHTerracedFreehold£65,000
17 Oct 20253, John Street, Treorchy, CF42 5HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£93,000
04 Aug 202531, Hopkin Street, Treorchy, CF42 5HLTerracedFreehold£60,000
24 Oct 20257, Ynysfeio Avenue, Treorchy, CF42 5HETerracedFreehold£70,000

Schools

In the CF42 5HG postcode area, located within Treherbert, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF42 5HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePenyrenglyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol G.G. YnyswenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF42 5HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF42 5HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparBute Street, Treherbert, CF42 5NRWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miHKR Stores137-138 Bute Street, Treherbert, CF42 5PDWalking directions to HKR Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF42 5HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Scott Emanuel

Treherbert - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Will Jones

Treherbert - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Chris Bryant

Rhondda and Ogmore - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyRhondda and OgmoreW07000107
WardTreherbertW05001111
ParishTreherbertW04000706
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TreherbertW02000258
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 007BW01001266
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF42 5HG

Is CF42 5HG (Treherbert) safe?

The area around CF42 5HG records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF42 5HG?

The median sale price around CF42 5HG in Treherbert is £119,225 (about £138 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF42 5HG?

There are 2 schools close to CF42 5HG, including Penyrenglyn Primary School and Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF42 5HG?

The closest station to CF42 5HG is Treherbert, about 651 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF42 5HG?

CF42 5HG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 114 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF42 5HG (Treherbert) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF42 5HG is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Scott Emanuel (Labour Party) and Will Jones (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.