Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

FERNHILL, CF45 3EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNHILL, CF45 3EG.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF45 3EG 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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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF45 3EG has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF45 3EG 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. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £75k, 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 3EG are sourced from Output Area W00006355 (shared with 4 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 3EG. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 39,999

5 sales · Mean £ 51,399

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

Crime around CF45 3EG is above average at 93 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson18
Burglary8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Sugar Rush1.0 km
  • Sugar Rush1.0 km
  • A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.8 km
  • Glenboi Post Office and Stores0.2 km
  • Glenboi’s Community Cwtch0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cap Coch Inn0.8 km
  • Cap Coch Inn0.8 km
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Abercwmboi0.5 km
  • Abercwmboi Social Club0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Grill0.5 km
  • Wok U Like0.8 km
  • Wok U Like0.8 km
  • Golden Grill0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cap Coch Coffee0.8 km
  • Royal Voluntary Service0.6 km
  • Cap Coch Coffee0.8 km
  • RVS0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fernhill0.5 km
  • Mountain Ash1.6 km
  • Cwmbach2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Fernhill Estate Middle0.1 km
  • Fernhill Estate Middle0.1 km
  • Fernhill Community Centre0.1 km
  • Fernhill Community Centre0.1 km
  • The Lodge0.2 km