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About

Mountain Ash sits within the Cynon Valley, following the River Cynon's course. The town's layout is defined by its steep surrounding hillsides, with residential streets climbing from the valley floor. The area's history is closely linked to coal mining, a legacy visible in the community's structure and former industrial sites. Local facilities and businesses are concentrated along the main thoroughfare.

The landscape is marked by regenerated green spaces on former colliery land. A network of footpaths extends into the surrounding valleys, connecting to wider routes. The town serves as a commercial and service centre for nearby villages. Community life often focuses around local institutions, including its rugby club and public library.

Area overview

On average Mountain Ash has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mountain Ash is £40,773 per year. Mountain Ash is home to around 7,249 people, with a population density of about 603.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mountain Ash Population
7,249
Population density
603.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.32(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.83(-1%)
Public order
11.86(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.83(+20%)
Vehicle crime
4.55(+59%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,013
96.72%
Other White
62
0.86%
Other Asian
25
0.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.26%
Pakistani
17
0.23%
Total population: 7,251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,576
26.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,368
22.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,045
17.49%
Level 3 (A level)
909
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
591
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 5,975

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,271
38.49%
Owns with a mortgage
920
27.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
520
15.75%
Other social rented
290
8.78%
Social rents from council
220
6.66%
Total households: 3,302

Property prices in Mountain Ash

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Mountain Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,500 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mountain Ash in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mountain Ash over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced47£125,000
Semi-Detached11£170,000
Flats1£65,000
Detached6£295,000

10 years median price trend in Mountain Ash

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mountain Ash.

All postcodes in Mountain Ash

CF453LD

High Street

CF454AN

Richmond Road

CF454LB

The Poplars

CF454FH

Cwrt Cwm Cynon

CF453DR

Cwm Alarch

CF453RL

Park Hill

CF454HL

John Street

CF454DT

The Avenue

CF454DR

Ffordd Y Dderwen

CF454BN

London Street

CF453EP

Fernhill

CF453HN

Ifor Street

CF454AQ

Trem Y Dyffryn

CF454AH

Fron Villas

CF454LA

Cwrt Fforest

CF453NU

Duffryn Street

CF453PU

Brynderwen Villas

CF454AB

Ffrwd Crescent

CF453LG

Victor Street

CF454LG

Aberfan Fawr

CF454BE

Phillip Street

CF453NB

Llanwonno Road

CF453RA

Green Bank Villas

CF453EF

Fernhill

CF454BG

Phillip Street

CF453HY

Dover Street

CF453PD

Graig Street

CF454EE

Cefn Pennar Cottages

CF454LN

Clas Y Dderwen

CF454HE

The Laurels

CF454HN

Woodside Bungalows

CF453EH

Fernhill

CF453RP

Beadon Street

CF454AU

Lewis Street

CF453EW

Fernhill

CF454DL

Low Row

CF454AP

Lyndhurst Street

CF454FJ

New Road

CF453PE

High Street

CF453HF

Bruce Street

CF453HT

Darran Road

CF453NL

Duffryn Street

CF454AE

Campbell Terrace

CF454LL

Bron Y Deri

CF454DZ

Llwynbedw

CF454BH

Troed Y Rhiw Road

CF454ES

Lon Y Felin

CF454FD

Ffordd Y Glowyr

CF453US

Mountain Ash

CF454DW

High Row

CF454BB

Allen Street

CF454AW

Beckett Street

CF453DG

Glenboi

CF453NY

Union Street

CF453NW

Chancery Lane

CF454BW

Navigation Street

CF454EG

New Road

CF453PS

Commercial Street

CF454BD

Allen Street

CF454HP

Lower Forest Level

CF454DH

Mill Place

CF454DG

New Road

CF454EB

Greenfield Terrace

CF453RF

Woodland Terrace

CF454LW

Dan-Y-Coed

CF454DN

Middle Row

CF453LP

Rock Street

CF454DP

High Row

CF454BL

Seymour Street

CF453LH

Pamela Street

CF454AG

Fox Street

CF453LB

Caradoc Street

CF453LF

Eva Street

CF454HT

New Road

CF453LS

Aberpennar Street

CF453PA

Fountain Street

CF454BP

The Poplars

CF453UA

Miskin Road

CF453DS

Sierra Pines

CF453RN

Quarry Cottages

CF453EE

Fernhill

CF453LL

Stream Street

CF453RE

Woodland Street

CF453LE

Cliff Street

CF454FG

Cwrt Abergorci

CF453PL

Oxford Street

CF453HH

Foundry Terrace

CF453PY

Harcourt Road

CF454AA

Ffrwd Crescent

CF454AF

Austin Street

CF454BZ

New Road

CF454HG

Strand Street

CF454FF

Trem Y Mynydd

CF453RR

Woodland Street

CF453DT

Cwm Alarch Close

CF453LR

Gorsedd Street

CF454HH

Mary Street

CF454FB

Rhodfa'R Afon

CF454AD

Jeffrey Street

CF453RB

Woodland Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.