Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

FERNHILL, CF45 3EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNHILL, CF45 3EE.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF45 3EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in CF45 3EE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF45 3EE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £25k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3EE are sourced from Output Area W00006359 (shared with 4 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 3EE. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 25,500

1 sales · Mean £ 25,500

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

Crime around CF45 3EE 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

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Takeaway Shop

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

6 nearby
  • Glenboi Post Office and Stores0.2 km
  • Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.1 km
  • Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.1 km
  • Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.2 km
  • Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Royal Voluntary Service0.4 km
  • RVS0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fernhill0.2 km
  • Mountain Ash1.4 km
  • Cwmbach2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Glenboi Primary School0.1 km
  • Glenboi Primary School0.1 km
  • Fernhill Railway Station0.1 km
  • Fernhill Estate Middle0.1 km
  • Fernhill Estate Middle0.1 km