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CF42 5SN

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Treherbert

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Detailed insights for CF42 5SN

Overview

Postcode CF42 5SN 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 low crime levels, with around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
47.1%
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 248 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Treherbert has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.1%

Approximately 47.1% 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 5SN.

Transport

The nearest station is Treherbert located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
2,966.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.67(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.42(-43%)
Vehicle crime
3.37(+17%)
Public order
3.37(-59%)
Other crime
1.35(-36%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
98.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.43%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
31.07%
Level 3 (A level)
43
20.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
28.1%
Other social rented
32
26.45%
Social rents from council
25
20.66%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.57%
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF42 5SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF42 5SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 202518, Clyngwyn Road, Treorchy, CF42 5SLTerracedFreehold£132,000
10 Dec 202539, Blaenrhondda Road, Treorchy, CF42 5SPTerracedFreehold£118,500
28 Nov 202538, Blaenrhondda Road, Treorchy, CF42 5SPTerracedFreehold£105,000
28 Nov 202518, Blaenrhondda Road, Treorchy, CF42 5SPTerracedFreehold£140,000
07 Mar 202512, Blaenrhondda Road, Treorchy, CF42 5SPTerracedFreehold£270,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF42 5SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePenpych Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF42 5SN, 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 007CW01001267
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF42 5SN

Is CF42 5SN (Treherbert) safe?

The area around CF42 5SN records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5SN?

The median sale price around CF42 5SN 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 5SN?

There is 1 school close to CF42 5SN, including Penpych Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF42 5SN?

CF42 5SN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 248 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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