Postcode insights

CF42 5LE

Taff Street

Treherbert

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Detailed insights for CF42 5LE

Overview

Postcode CF42 5LE 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 average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below 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 0.1 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Treherbert has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Treherbert has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.4%

Approximately 10.4% 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 5LE.

Transport

The nearest station is Treherbert located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF42 5LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Treherbert

N/A

Walking directions to Treherbert
0.9 mi

Ynyswen

N/A

Walking directions to Ynyswen

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF42 5LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miTreherbert ParkSmallWalking directions to Treherbert Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
127.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.32(+1%)
Public order
7.63(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.86(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.34(-59%)
Shoplifting
3.05(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
94.33%
Indian
8
2.67%
Other
5
1.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
36.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
18.07%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
47.01%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.16%
Other social rented
10
7.46%
Social rents from council
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF42 5LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF42 5LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202533, Taff Street, Treorchy, CF42 5LETerracedFreehold£75,000
28 Jul 202524, Taff Street, Treorchy, CF42 5LETerracedFreehold£125,000
06 Aug 20254, Upper Taff Street, Treorchy, CF42 5LFTerracedFreehold£85,000
23 Jul 202513, Station Street, Treorchy, CF42 5HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
27 Feb 2025156, Bute Street, Treorchy, CF42 5PEOtherFreehold£84,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF42 5LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicablePenyrenglyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYsgol G.G. YnyswenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicablePenpych Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF42 5LE, 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 007DW01001268
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF42 5LE

Is CF42 5LE (Treherbert) safe?

The area around CF42 5LE records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5LE?

The median sale price around CF42 5LE 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 5LE?

There are 3 schools close to CF42 5LE, including Penyrenglyn Primary School, Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen and Penpych Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF42 5LE?

The closest station to CF42 5LE is Treherbert, about 126 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF42 5LE?

CF42 5LE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 286 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF42 5LE 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).

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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.