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CF40 1JL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Rhondda Cynon Taf
About CF40 1JL: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF40 1JL is a postcode in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF40 1JL, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF40 1JL are property market signals and housing, while local prosperity 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 CF40 1JL is based on Rhondda Cynon Taf 020 Census 2021. It covers 5,460 residents, 1,543 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 22% 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 3/10.
For property prices near CF40 1JL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF40 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £136k from 82 rolling sales, up 2.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF40 1JL can compare 11 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 CF40 1JL 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 CF40 1JL; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF40 1JL
Is CF40 1JL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 19% 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 CF40 1JL?
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 CF40 1JL?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF40 1JL?
LocaleIQ matched CF40 1JL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF40 1JL?
The latest median sold price is £136k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF40 1JL?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.