Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

POLICE HOUSES, CF45 3AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLICE HOUSES, CF45 3AD.

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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 3AD 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

With 39% social renting, CF45 3AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF45 3AD 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3AD 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 3AD. 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.

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

CF45 3AD has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences104
Public order20
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Carly's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Central Foods0.6 km
  • Chris Selwyn Family Butcher0.5 km
  • Claire's Creative Corner0.5 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Clwb Gweithwyr Aberpennar0.4 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Aberpennar0.6 km
  • Gwesty Aberdâr0.7 km
  • The Jeffrey Arms0.8 km
  • Mountain Ash Workingmens Club0.4 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Providence Baptist Church0.7 km
  • Sugar Rush0.6 km
  • Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls1.0 km
  • Stardust0.6 km
  • Sugar Rush0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Pinos Cafe and Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Scoffers0.8 km
  • Delicious Chicken0.6 km
  • Tasty Kebab0.5 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
  • Penrhiwceiber1.1 km
  • Fernhill1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Darrenlas Primary School0.2 km
  • Darrenlas Primary School0.2 km
  • Olde Royal Oak0.2 km
  • Olde Royal Oak0.2 km
  • Bailey's Arms0.3 km