CF45 3AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brook Street, 0.2km from Miskin in Mountain Ash. Administratively it sits within Penrhiw-ceibr ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF45 3AR represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF45 3AR are sourced from Output Area W00006381 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK STREET, CF45 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, CF45 3AR.
312
40
£ 29,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF45 3AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CF45 3AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF45 3AR. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF45 3AR has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Carly's Kitchen0.5 km
- Central Foods0.6 km
- Chris Selwyn Family Butcher0.5 km
- Claire's Creative Corner0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Clwb Gweithwyr Aberpennar0.4 km
- Clwb Rygbi Aberpennar0.6 km
- Gwesty Aberdâr0.8 km
- The Jeffrey Arms0.8 km
- Mountain Ash Workingmens Club0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Providence Baptist Church0.7 km
- Sugar Rush0.6 km
- Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls1.0 km
- Stardust0.6 km
- Sugar Rush0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pinos Cafe and Fish Bar0.1 km
- Scoffers0.8 km
- Delicious Chicken0.6 km
- Tasty Kebab0.5 km
- Bara Street Food0.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mountain Ash0.7 km
- Penrhiwceiber1.0 km
- Fernhill1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bailey's Arms0.1 km
- Bailey`s Arms0.1 km
- Nixon`s0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant0.3 km
- Darrenlas Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF453AR · Data under Open Government Licence