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CF42

TREORCHY

Cardiff, Wales, England

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CF42 encompasses TREORCHY and its surrounding areas in Cardiff, Wales.

Avg price £123,267
1yr change ▲ 1.9%
Crime 77% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£123,267

▲ 1.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

57% below national avg

Crime Rate

18.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

77% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

158 Mbps

Property Prices in CF42

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CF42 is £123,267, which is 55% below the Cardiff average of £275,506.

Properties in CF42 cost 57.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CF42 have risen 1.9% 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 £293,446 28
Semi-detached £131,748 46
Terraced £107,049 587
Flat £84,188 8
All types £123,267 708

5-Year Price History

£109K £115K £120K £126K £132K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CF42

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

With 18.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CF42 has a crime rate well 77% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
9.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CF42

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CF42 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Parc Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Treorchy Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen Other Not inspected mi
Penpych Community Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Treorchy 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 CF42 are 158.0 Mbps, with 94% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 58% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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158.0 Mbps

Avg Download

28.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

30%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CF42 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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CF42 — TREORCHY

Area Summary

CF42 (TREORCHY) offers affordable property prices (£123,267, 57% below national average), low crime (77% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (158 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CF42 TREORCHY

What is the average house price in CF42 TREORCHY?
The average house price in CF42 (TREORCHY) is £123,267, based on 708 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 57% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.9% over the past year.
Is CF42 TREORCHY a safe area to live?
Crime in CF42 is significantly below the national average (18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (9.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CF42 TREORCHY?
The population of CF42 (TREORCHY) 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 CF42?
The average broadband download speed in CF42 is 158 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 30%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CF42 TREORCHY?
There are 6 schools in or near CF42. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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