Old Cemetery Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4NF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF45 4NF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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	52.2%	49.9%	-2.3%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	47.8%	50.1%	2.3%	49.0%	1.1%

Partnership Status

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 4NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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	37.2%	44.7%	7.5%	37.9%	6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	38.1%	34.1%	-4.0%	44.2%	-10.1%
Separated	2.1%	3.5%	1.4%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	15.1%	12.9%	-2.2%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	7.5%	4.7%	-2.8%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	39.6%	39.7%	0.1%	48.4%	-8.7%
Good health	25.3%	35.3%	10.0%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	18.1%	15.3%	-2.8%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	14%	6.5%	-7.5%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	3.1%	3.2%	0.1%	1.2%	2.0%

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 4NF this area, 34% 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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.3%	34%	-13.3%	18.2%	15.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	7%	-7.2%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.1%	17.6%	5.5%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	4.7%	2.6%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	11.3%	2.5%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	13.4%	18.8%	5.4%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	2.1%	6.6%	4.5%	2.8%	3.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Pakistani	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	98%	95%	-3.0%	81.4%	13.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	97.6%	95.5%	-2.1%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	1%	1.5%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	95.5%	-1.8%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	1.4%	4.2%	2.8%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.1%	76.7%	-7.6%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	28.8%	13.5%	15.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	60.5%	37.2%	23.3%
Christian	31.3%	46.2%	-14.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Old Cemetery Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Cemetery Road was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Abercynon average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Old Cemetery Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Abercynon and the 348th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

🔎 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 4NF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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

Average property prices on Old Cemetery Road are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. 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 Old Cemetery Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4NF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF45 4NF

Average Price
£407,358

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£407,358

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Cemetery Road

Average Price
£402,146

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£402,146

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Cemetery Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Forest Verge Old Cemetery Road, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	1997-11-26	£402,146

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF45 4NF

Employment

CF45 4NF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	64
Retired	52
Long-Term Sick or disabled	32
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	28
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	17
Other	10
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	15
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Education	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance 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	673 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE	- not rated	1,923 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Trerobart Primary School Crawshay Street , Ynysybwl CF37 3EF	- not rated	2,430 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Perthcelyn Community Primary School Glamorgan Street , Perthcelyn CF45 3RJ	- not rated	2,912 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Penrhiwceibr Primary Church Street , Penrhiwceibr CF45 3YD	- not rated	2,980 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Little Playhouse Ltd	1 Ynysmeurig Road	632 yd
The Jellyfish Cafe	51 Margaret Street	657 yd
Goochie's Diner	21 Ynysmeurig Road	732 yd
Fives Cafe	16 Margaret Street	797 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Abercynon Rugby Football Club	The Clubhouse, Y Parc	297 yd
Thorn Hotel	Mountain Ash Road	470 yd
Brown's Inns at The Top Club	Margaret Street	752 yd
Lindsay Constitutional Club	44 Gertrude Street	813 yd
The Carne Park Hotel	Park Street	1,002 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Magic Wok	43 Margaret Street	657 yd
Amigo's Pizza	28B Margaret Street	785 yd
Smithy's Chippy	15 Margaret Street	785 yd
Crazy Pasta and Pizza	14 Margaret Street	797 yd
Golden Wok	3 Margaret Street	797 yd

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

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