CF45 3DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Forest View, 0.6km from Glenboi in Mountain Ash. Administratively it sits within Mountain Ash ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF45 3DU represents 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. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £204k, up 50.8% 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 3DU are sourced from Output Area W00006360 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST VIEW, CF45 3DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST VIEW, CF45 3DU.
315
39
£ 33,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF45 3DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF45 3DU's 63% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 50.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF45 3DU. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 230,000
11 sales · Mean £ 238,450
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
17 sales · Mean £ 167,226
Terraced
£ 130,500
7 sales · Mean £ 142,071
Flat
£ 119,000
2 sales · Mean £ 119,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF45 3DU is moderate at 64 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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cap Coch Inn1.0 km
- Cap Coch Inn1.0 km
- Clwb Cymdeithasol Abercwmboi0.7 km
- Abercwmboi Social Club0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Grill0.7 km
- Wok U Like1.0 km
- Wok U Like1.0 km
- Golden Grill0.7 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- A & J M Sheppard Ltd1.0 km
- Glenboi Post Office and Stores0.3 km
- Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.5 km
- Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.5 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cap Coch Coffee1.0 km
- Royal Voluntary Service0.8 km
- Cap Coch Coffee1.0 km
- RVS0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fernhill0.7 km
- Mountain Ash1.6 km
- Cwmbach2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Forest View0.1 km
- Terminus0.1 km
- Fernhill Community Centre0.2 km
- Fernhill Community Centre0.2 km
- Fernhill Estate Middle0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF453DU · Data under Open Government Licence