CF38 — PONTYPRIDD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CF38

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CF38 is £250,233, which is 9% below the Cardiff average of £275,506.

Properties in CF38 cost 12.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CF38 have risen 1.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£374,291	227
Semi-detached	£220,468	381
Terraced	£181,860	201
Flat	£117,600	15
All types	£250,233	844

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CF38

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 19.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CF38 has a crime rate well 76% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CF38

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CF38 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Llanilltud Faerdref Primary	Other	Not inspected	mi
Llwyncrwn Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Maesybryn Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol G.G. Castellau	Other	Not inspected	mi
Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CF38 are 356.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

356.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CF38 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CF38 — PONTYPRIDD

Area Summary

CF38 (PONTYPRIDD) offers property prices near the national average (£250,233), low crime (76% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (356 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CF37

PONTYPRIDD

£166K

▲ 4.1% YoY

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PORTH

£164K

▼ 2.2% YoY

CF40

TONYPANDY

£120K

▼ 3.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CF38?

The average house price in CF38 (PONTYPRIDD) is £250,233, based on 844 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.2% over the past year.

Is CF38 a safe area to live?

Crime in CF38 is significantly below the national average (19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CF38?

There are 9 schools in or near CF38. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CF38?

Council tax in CF38 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CF38?

The average broadband download speed in CF38 is 356 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CF38 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in CF38 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,977.