Affluence in CF40 9
How CF40 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 1,399 (2024)
CF40 9Postcode sector · Tonypandy
How well off CF40 9 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, CF40 9 scores 4.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is education and skills (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Education and skills2.0
- Housing3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Community safety6.0
- Access to services9.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
50% of adults in CF40 9 are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 22.8% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
17.4% of adults in CF40 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
16.5% of adults in CF40 9 hold a degree or equivalent, well below the Wales average of 31.5%. 30.7% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.