Fernhill is in Mountain Ash and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF45 3EW is located in the Mountain Ash electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fernhill, Mountain Ash, CF45 3EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF45 3EP, CF45 3ER, CF45 3EN, CF45 3DR, CF45 3EL, CF45 3EH, CF45 3EE, CF45 3DS, CF45 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF45 3EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 48.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54% | 51.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF45 3EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.5% | 57.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 15.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -28.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 38% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 21.8% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -11.8% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 19.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 15% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 11.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CF45 3EW this area, 44.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 11.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 44.1% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 25.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 8.4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 20.7% | 8.4% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 7.3% | -5.8% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.5% | 11.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -22.1% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 2.5% | -10.6% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.2% | 97.1% | 17.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 94.9% | 14.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 1.7% | -8.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 94.9% | 14.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 5.1% | -8.0% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 39.1% | 13.5% | 25.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 71.4% | 37.2% | 34.2% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernhill was 338.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 250.7% higher than the Mountain Ash average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernhill has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Mountain Ash and the 20th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 240.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.5%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 376 Fernhill, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2021-03-16 | £31,343 |
| 378 Fernhill, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2013-08-05 | £60,179 |
| 346 Fernhill, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2009-10-30 | £46,840 |
| 377 Fernhill, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2007-11-02 | £37,104 |
CF45 3EW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenboi Primary School Abercwmboi Isaf Road , Glenboi CF45 3DW | - not rated | 304 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountain Ash Comprehensive School New Road , CF45 4DG | - not rated | 890 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Capcoch Primary School School Street , Abercwmboi CF44 6AD | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Darrenlas Primary School Kingcraft Street , Darrenlas CF45 3LT | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caegarw Primary School Troed Y Rhiw Road , Caegarw CF45 4BH | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS | Ysbyty Cwm Cynon Outpatients Department, New Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercwmboi Social Club | Bronallt Terrace | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grill | 36 Bronallt Terrace | 744 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.6% |
| Median download speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.