CF45 3DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Glen Close, 0.3km from Glenboi in Mountain Ash. Administratively it sits within Mountain Ash ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF45 3DL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3DL are sourced from Output Area W00006356 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLEN CLOSE, CF45 3DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEN CLOSE, CF45 3DL.
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
CF45 3DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF45 3DL. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF45 3DL is above average at 118 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
16 nearby- Central Foods1.0 km
- Glenboi Post Office and Stores0.4 km
- Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.2 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Mountain Ash Mini Market0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Clwb Rygbi Aberpennar1.0 km
- Gwesty Aberdâr1.0 km
- New Inn1.0 km
- The Duffryn1.0 km
- The Napiers Arms0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Providence Baptist Church0.9 km
- Sugar Rush1.0 km
- Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls0.9 km
- Stardust1.0 km
- Sugar Rush1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Delicious Chicken1.0 km
- Golden Grill1.0 km
- Delicious Chicken1.0 km
- Mount Peri Peri Ltd0.9 km
- Mountain View Takeaway0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fernhill0.2 km
- Mountain Ash1.0 km
- Cwmbach2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Glenboi Cemetery0.1 km
- Glenboi Cemetery0.2 km
- Fernhill Railway Station0.2 km
- Fernhill Rail Station0.3 km
- Glenboi Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF453DL · Data under Open Government Licence