CF45 3PA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fountain Street, 0.3km from Darranlas in Mountain Ash. Administratively it sits within Mountain Ash ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF45 3PA represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £68k, 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 3PA are sourced from Output Area W00006358 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOUNTAIN STREET, CF45 3PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNTAIN STREET, CF45 3PA.
250
41
£ 33,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF45 3PA 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.
Area Character
CF45 3PA is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF45 3PA. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 69,750
2 sales · Mean £ 69,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF45 3PA has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Carly's Kitchen0.3 km
- Central Foods0.2 km
- Chris Selwyn Family Butcher0.3 km
- Claire's Creative Corner0.3 km
- Glenboi’s Community Cwtch1.0 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Clwb Gweithwyr Aberpennar0.4 km
- Clwb Rygbi Aberpennar0.2 km
- Gwesty Aberdâr0.2 km
- The Jeffrey Arms0.3 km
- Mountain Ash Workingmens Club0.4 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Providence Baptist Church0.1 km
- Sugar Rush0.2 km
- Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls0.3 km
- Stardust0.2 km
- Sugar Rush0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pinos Cafe and Fish Bar0.8 km
- Scoffers0.3 km
- Delicious Chicken0.2 km
- Tasty Kebab0.3 km
- Bara Street Food0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mountain Ash0.3 km
- Fernhill0.9 km
- Penrhiwceiber1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bruce Arms Hotel0.1 km
- Bruce Arms Hotel0.1 km
- Cynon Infants School0.2 km
- Cynon Infants School0.2 km
- Mountain Ash Town Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF453PA · Data under Open Government Licence