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Affluence in CF38 1

How CF38 1 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Council
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Region
Wales
Population
15,649 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off CF38 1 is

On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, CF38 1 scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of Wales. Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
9.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
Its 10 neighbourhoods, from 1 to 10
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Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Living environment6.6
  • Access to services7.5
  • Health and disability7.9
  • Education and skills8.0
  • Community safety8.1
  • Employment8.3
  • Income8.8
  • Housing9.4
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£54,227
Before tax, all sources
Wales
£44,854
Above the national average
Higher than
53%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

56.6% of adults in CF38 1 are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 26.9% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.

CF38 1Wales
Employee, full-time38%31.9%
Employee, part-time11.2%11.8%
Self-employed7.3%8.2%
Unemployed2%2.5%
Full-time student5.8%7.9%
Retired26.9%24.7%
Looking after home or family2.9%4.3%
Long-term sick or disabled3.9%5.9%
Other2%2.9%
Occupations

Social grade

39.4% of adults in CF38 1 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Wales average of 29.6%.

CF38 1Wales
Higher managerial & professional13.6%10.2%
Lower managerial & professional25.8%19.4%
Intermediate15.3%11.6%
Small employers & self-employed8.5%10.1%
Lower supervisory & technical6%6.2%
Semi-routine10.2%13.1%
Routine9%13.2%
Never worked & long-term unemployed5.9%8.5%
Full-time students5.7%7.6%
Education

Highest qualification

37.6% of adults in CF38 1 hold a degree or equivalent, above the Wales average of 31.5%. 15.6% have no qualifications.

CF38 1Wales
Degree level or above37.6%31.5%
A level or equivalent17.3%17.2%
GCSE grade 4/C or above13.7%14.4%
Below GCSE grade 4/C8.2%8.7%
Apprenticeship5.2%5.6%
Other qualifications2.4%2.7%
No qualifications15.6%19.9%

Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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