Vale View is in Abercynon, Mountain Ash and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF45 4NB is located in the Abercynon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vale View, Abercynon, Mountain Ash, CF45 4NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF45 4NA, CF45 4LY, CF45 4ND, CF45 4EP, CF45 4LU, CF45 4LS, CF45 4NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF45 4NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 35.6% | 38.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 41.4% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 30% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 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.
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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 26.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 8.9% | -13.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 19.8% | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.1% | 98.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 98.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale View was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Abercynon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale View has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Abercynon and the 297th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Vale View, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-11-27 | £246,793 |
CF45 4NB 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Greenfield Terrace , Glancynon CF45 4TH | - not rated | 958 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Perthcelyn Community Primary School Glamorgan Street , Perthcelyn CF45 3RJ | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penrhiwceibr Primary Church Street , Penrhiwceibr CF45 3YD | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trerobart Primary School Crawshay Street , Ynysybwl CF37 3EF | - not rated | 2,709 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taffy's Cafe | The Feel Good Factory, Abercynon Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercynon Rugby Football Club | The Clubhouse, Y Parc | 584 yd | |
| Thorn Hotel | Mountain Ash Road | 1,003 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.