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CF38

PONTYPRIDD

Cardiff, Wales, England

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CF38 is the postcode district for PONTYPRIDD, located in Cardiff, Wales.

Avg price £250,233
1yr change ▲ 1.2%
Crime 76% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£250,233

▲ 1.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% below national avg

Crime Rate

19.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

76% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

356 Mbps

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.

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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

£248K £249K £250K £251K £252K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

62

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.

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356.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CF38 PONTYPRIDD

What is the average house price in CF38 PONTYPRIDD?
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 PONTYPRIDD 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 is the population of CF38 PONTYPRIDD?
The population of CF38 (PONTYPRIDD) is approximately 35,977 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CF38 PONTYPRIDD?
There are 9 schools in or near CF38. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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