Postcode report
CF37 5SY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CF37 5SY: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF37 5SY is a postcode in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF37 5SY, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF37 5SY are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF37 5SY is based on Rhondda Cynon Taf 025 Census 2021. It covers 6,511 residents, 973 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near CF37 5SY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF37 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £143k from 74 rolling sales, up 1.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF37 5SY can compare 8 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF37 5SY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF37 5SY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF37 5SY
Is CF37 5SY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF37 5SY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF37 5SY?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF37 5SY?
LocaleIQ matched CF37 5SY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF37 5SY?
The latest median sold price is £143k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF37 5SY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.