CF45 3YF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Penrhiwceiber in Mountain Ash. Administratively it sits within Penrhiw-ceibr ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
Within the CF45 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 3YF are sourced from Output Area W00006374 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF45 3YF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF45 3YF.
277
39
£ 29,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF45 3YF 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF45 3YF — age 39, 50% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF45 3YF. The average age is 39.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF45 3YF is moderate at 62 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- JAZ Store0.1 km
- Vibe Fitness0.3 km
- Vibe Fitness0.3 km
- Nikesh For U Ltd0.1 km
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Penrhiwceiber Constitutional Club0.1 km
- Clwb Cyfansoddiadol Penrhiw-ceibr0.1 km
- Ceiber Social Club0.1 km
- Mount Pleasant Hotel0.8 km
- Clwb Cymdeithasol Ceiber0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.1 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Clock Fish Bar0.1 km
- Kyber Kebab0.1 km
- Local Kebab & Pizza0.1 km
- Golden Leaf0.1 km
- Happy Valley0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Celtic Catering @ Rocialle0.3 km
- Coffee & Cream0.2 km
- Cosy Cwtch Warm Hub and Community Fridge0.1 km
- Cosy Cwtch Warm Hub and Community Fridge0.1 km
- Coffee & Cream0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrhiwceiber0.2 km
- Mountain Ash1.8 km
- Merthyr Vale2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bellevue0.1 km
- Bellevue0.1 km
- Penrhiwceiber Rail Station0.2 km
- The Surgery0.2 km
- The Surgery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF453YF · Data under Open Government Licence