Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

BRYNIFOR, CF45 3AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNIFOR, CF45 3AB.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF45 3AB 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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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CF45 3AB has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 20.9% year-on-year.

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

CF45 3AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brynifor, 0.3km from Darranlas in Mountain Ash. Administratively it sits within Mountain Ash ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF45 3AB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.9% 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 3AB are sourced from Output Area W00006347 (shared with 8 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 3AB. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 86,750

4 sales · Mean £ 98,112

Semi-Detached

£ 96,500

18 sales · Mean £ 97,305

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

CF45 3AB has low crime rates — 47 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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order19
Vehicle crime11

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Carly's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Central Foods0.5 km
  • Chris Selwyn Family Butcher0.4 km
  • Claire's Creative Corner0.4 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Clwb Gweithwyr Aberpennar0.4 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Aberpennar0.5 km
  • Gwesty Aberdâr0.7 km
  • The Jeffrey Arms0.7 km
  • Mountain Ash Workingmens Club0.4 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Providence Baptist Church0.6 km
  • Sugar Rush0.5 km
  • Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls0.9 km
  • Stardust0.5 km
  • Sugar Rush0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Pinos Cafe and Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Scoffers0.8 km
  • Delicious Chicken0.5 km
  • Tasty Kebab0.4 km
  • Bara Street Food0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mountain Ash0.6 km
  • Penrhiwceiber1.2 km
  • Fernhill1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Darrenlas Primary School0.1 km
  • Darrenlas Primary School0.1 km
  • Bryn Ifor0.2 km
  • Primrose Hill0.2 km
  • Primrose Hill0.2 km