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CF38 2BL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Rhondda Cynon Taf
About CF38 2BL: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF38 2BL is a postcode in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF38 2BL, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF38 2BL are jobs and safety, while health 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 CF38 2BL is based on Rhondda Cynon Taf 028 Census 2021. It covers 7,743 residents, 1,291 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 13% 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 1/10.
For property prices near CF38 2BL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF38 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £205k from 112 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF38 2BL 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 CF38 2BL 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 CF38 2BL; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF38 2BL
Is CF38 2BL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 29% 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 CF38 2BL?
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 CF38 2BL?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF38 2BL?
LocaleIQ matched CF38 2BL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF38 2BL?
The latest median sold price is £205k based on 112 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF38 2BL?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.