Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

RIVER ROW, CF45 4TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER ROW, CF45 4TB.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF45 4TB 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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3/10
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2/10
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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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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF45 4TB spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £87k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

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

CF45 4TB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on River Row, 0.1km from Abercynon in Abercynon. Administratively it sits within Abercynon ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.9% 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 4TB are sourced from Output Area W00006037 (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 4TB. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 87,500

5 sales · Mean £ 69,000

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

CF45 4TB has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12
Other theft8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • A & J M Sheppard0.1 km
  • Cheryl's0.2 km
  • Gorsaf Betrol Abercynon FS6000.3 km
  • Junction Stores0.1 km
  • Siop Bapur Gohlan0.2 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Brown's Inns at The Top Club0.2 km
  • The Carne Park Hotel0.6 km
  • Abercynon Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • Lindsay Constitutional Club0.2 km
  • The Carne Park Hotel0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Fives Cafe0.2 km
  • JK Diner0.1 km
  • Little Playhouse Ltd0.2 km
  • JK Diner0.1 km
  • Scott's Barbershop0.2 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Crazy Pasta and Pizza0.2 km
  • Golden Wok0.2 km
  • Magic Wok0.2 km
  • Pizza Time0.2 km
  • Smithy's Chippy0.2 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abercynon0.4 km
  • Quakers Yard1.7 km
  • Penrhiwceiber3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Abercynon North Rail Station0.0 km
  • Imperial0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Imperial0.1 km
  • Walter Street0.1 km