CF45 3DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sierra Pines, 0.4km from Glenboi in Mountain Ash. Administratively it sits within Mountain Ash ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF45 3DS 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 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, down 67.1% year-on-year. 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 3DS are sourced from Output Area W00006356 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIERRA PINES, CF45 3DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIERRA PINES, CF45 3DS.
360
52
£ 33,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF45 3DS — age 52, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 67.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF45 3DS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 111,250
14 sales · Mean £ 109,535
Detached
£ 269,000
6 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF45 3DS is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Golden Grill0.9 km
- Golden Grill0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Glenboi Post Office and Stores0.2 km
- Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.2 km
- Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.2 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.2 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Clwb Cymdeithasol Abercwmboi0.9 km
- Abercwmboi Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Royal Voluntary Service0.6 km
- RVS0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fernhill0.4 km
- Mountain Ash1.3 km
- Cwmbach2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Glenboi Primary School0.3 km
- Glenboi Primary School0.3 km
- Fernhill Community Centre0.3 km
- Fernhill Community Centre0.3 km
- Terminus0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF453DS · Data under Open Government Licence