Abercynon, Mountain Ash, CF45 4EN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF45 4EN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	51%	49.4%	-1.6%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	49%	50.6%	1.6%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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	29.6%	35.6%	6.0%	37.9%	-2.3%
Married: Opposite sex	47.9%	38.5%	-9.4%	44.2%	-5.7%
Separated	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	6.1%	10.1%	4.0%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	12.7%	12.5%	-0.2%	6.1%	6.4%

Health

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	49.4%	41.9%	-7.5%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	31.9%	36.9%	5.0%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	13.2%	14.1%	0.9%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	5.1%	5.8%	0.7%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 4EN this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.4%	29%	3.6%	18.2%	10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	5.2%	-8.9%	9.6%	-4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	17.1%	0.2%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	3.3%	-0.5%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	12.9%	1.2%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	25.4%	30%	4.6%	33.8%	-3.8%
Other	2.8%	2.4%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	95.7%	98.8%	3.1%	81.4%	17.4%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	95.7%	98.3%	2.6%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.4%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	98.3%	2.6%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.5%	76.7%	2.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	20.1%	13.5%	6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.2%	37.2%	18.0%
Christian	41.9%	46.2%	-4.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.5%	6.0%	-3.5%

Safety

Is CF45 4EN dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CF45 4EN was 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% higher than the Abercynon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

CF45 4EN has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Abercynon and the 280th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CF45 4EN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 5/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rhondda Cynon Taff.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Abercynon, Mountain Ash, CF45 4EN

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF45 4EN

Average Price
£323,357

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£323,357

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in CF45 4EN

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Ty Haulwen, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2013-05-24	£513,118
Coed Derwen, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2010-07-22	£370,426
Lock House, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£15,000	1996-03-15	£74,113

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF45 4EN

Employment

CF45 4EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CF45 4EN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	18
Education	18
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Construction	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Greenfield Terrace , Glancynon CF45 4TH	- not rated	595 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE	- not rated	1,142 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llanfabon Infants School Bryncelyn Avenue , Nelson CF46 6HL	- not rated	2,551 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Trelewis Primary School Trelewis , Treharris CF46 6AH	- not rated	2,607 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llancaeach Junior School Commercial Street , Nelson CF46 6NF	- not rated	2,988 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whitehall Golf Club	Whitehall Golf Club, Quakers Yard	975 yd
Abercynon Rugby Football Club	The Clubhouse, Y Parc	981 yd
Great Western Hotel	Great Western Hotel Edwardsville	1,024 yd
Thorn Hotel	Mountain Ash Road	1,050 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Leon's Chinese	56 Glancynon Terrace		806 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF45 4EN postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	75.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	25.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CF45 4EN