Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

CF45 4LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF45 4LJ.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF45 4LJ 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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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF45 4LJ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CF45 4LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Ynysboeth in Abercynon. Administratively it sits within Abercynon ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4LJ are sourced from Output Area W00006045 (shared with 7 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 4LJ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

CF45 4LJ has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Diya Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Driscoll Brothers Discount Store0.1 km
  • Winky's General Store0.4 km
  • Winky's General Store0.4 km
  • LD Owen General Stores0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Taffy's Cafe0.1 km
  • The Feel Good Factory0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Quakers Yard1.6 km
  • Penrhiwceiber1.9 km
  • Abercynon2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ynysboeth0.1 km
  • Ynysboeth0.1 km
  • Bryntirion0.2 km
  • Bryntirion0.2 km
  • Bryntirion0.3 km