Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

GLENBOI, CF45 3DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENBOI, CF45 3DG.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF45 3DG — age 52, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF45 3DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glenboi, 0.1km from Glenboi in Mountain Ash. Administratively it sits within Mountain Ash ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, CF45 3DG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £252k. 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 3DG are sourced from Output Area W00006356 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF45 3DG. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Detached

£ 230,000

7 sales · Mean £ 209,285

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CF45 3DG is above average at 103 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson20
Burglary8

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Grill0.7 km
  • Golden Grill0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • A & J M Sheppard Ltd1.0 km
  • Glenboi Post Office and Stores0.2 km
  • Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.2 km
  • Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.2 km
  • Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Pat at the Golf Club1.0 km
  • Pat at the Golf Club1.0 km
  • Royal Voluntary Service0.3 km
  • RVS0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Abercwmboi0.7 km
  • Abercwmboi Social Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fernhill0.2 km
  • Mountain Ash1.3 km
  • Cwmbach2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fernhill Railway Station0.0 km
  • Glenboi Primary School0.1 km
  • Glenboi Primary School0.1 km
  • Fernhill Rail Station0.1 km
  • Fernhill Rail Station0.1 km