CF45 3DT is an up-and-coming urban area on Cwm Alarch Close, 0.3km from Glenboi in Mountain Ash. Administratively it sits within Mountain Ash ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 3DT are sourced from Output Area W00006356 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CWM ALARCH CLOSE, CF45 3DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CWM ALARCH CLOSE, CF45 3DT.
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
No single demographic signal dominates CF45 3DT — age 52, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £165k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF45 3DT. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF45 3DT is above average at 110 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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Grill0.9 km
- Wonderful0.9 km
- Golden Grill0.9 km
- Wonderful0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Glenboi Post Office and Stores0.3 km
- Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.2 km
- Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.2 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.3 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Clwb Cymdeithasol Abercwmboi0.9 km
- Abercwmboi Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Royal Voluntary Service0.4 km
- RVS0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fernhill0.3 km
- Mountain Ash1.2 km
- Cwmbach2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Glenboi Primary School0.2 km
- Glenboi Primary School0.2 km
- Glenboi Cemetery0.3 km
- Glenboi Cemetery0.3 km
- Fernhill Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF453DT · Data under Open Government Licence