High Street is in Mountain Ash and in Cynon Valley district. CF45 3LN 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 High Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF45 3LP, CF45 3HT, CF45 3LB, CF45 3HU, CF45 3LL, CF45 3LE, CF45 3LW, CF45 3HY, CF45 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF45 3LN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 53.5% | 48.8% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51.2% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 41.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 34.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 9% | 10.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 37% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 34.2% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 20.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 3LN this area, 33.2% 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 12%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 33.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 10.6% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 19.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 12% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -21.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 99.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 99.6% | 98.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 98.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| No passport held | 37.3% | 13.5% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 75.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% lower than the Mountain Ash average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Mountain Ash and the 339th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 High Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-03-07 | £81,372 |
| 110 High Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2025-02-14 | £86,136 |
| 119 High Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-03-08 | £80,856 |
| 82 High Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-11-25 | £99,577 |
| 105 High Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2021-08-06 | £80,129 |
CF45 3LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrenlas Primary School Kingcraft Street , Darrenlas CF45 3LT | - not rated | 253 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Our Lady's R.C. Primary School Miskin Road , Miskin CF45 3UA | - not rated | 576 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caegarw Primary School Troed Y Rhiw Road , Caegarw CF45 4BH | - not rated | 688 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Miskin Primary School York Street , Miskin CF45 3BG | - not rated | 775 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glenboi Primary School Abercwmboi Isaf Road , Glenboi CF45 3DW | - not rated | 1,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalan | 76 Oxford Street | 236 yd | |
| The Little Rose Tea Room | The Hub, The Old Day Centre, Oxford Street | 272 yd | |
| Sugar Rush | 20 Oxford Street | 319 yd | |
| Stardust | 21b Oxford Street | 360 yd | |
| Providence Baptist Church | Union Street | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Napiers Arms | 76-78 High Street | 159 yd | |
| Nixons Workingmens Social Club | Oxford Street | 258 yd | |
| Mountain Ash Workingmens Club | Oxford Street | 272 yd | |
| Mountain Ash RFC | Oxford Street | 344 yd | |
| New Inn | 8-10 Oxford Street | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Fish Bar | 1a Dover Street | 139 yd | |
| The Friery | 30 Oxford Street | 236 yd | |
| Tasty Kebab | 29 Oxford Street | 236 yd | |
| Little India | 25B Oxford Street | 298 yd | |
| MusTaffas | 27b Oxford Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 63-65 Oxford Street | 272 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.