Postcode CF45 3BU is located in an urban city, within the Penrhiw-ceibr ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Penrhiw-ceibr area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Penrhiw-ceibr is £37,367 per year. The nearest station is Mountain Ash, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Gwynifor Park.
Penrhiw-ceibr has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Penrhiw-ceibr has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Penrhiw-ceibr is £37,367 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF45 3BU.
The nearest station is Mountain Ash located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mountain Ash | N/A | Walking directions to Mountain Ash |
| 0.6 mi | Penrhiwceiber | N/A | Walking directions to Penrhiwceiber |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gwynifor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gwynifor Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £126 per square foot) in Penrhiw-ceibr area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £210,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £143,500 | £136 |
| Terraced | 42 | £115,750 | £124 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £70,500 | £48,000 |
| 2017 | £57,500 | £60,000 |
| 2018 | £74,000 | £50,000 |
| 2019 | £84,000 | £60,000 |
| 2020 | £79,500 | £65,500 |
| 2021 | £84,000 | £80,000 |
| 2022 | £115,000 | £97,000 |
| 2023 | £121,250 | £91,250 |
| 2024 | £117,000 | £100,500 |
| 2025 | £150,000 | £102,500 |
| 2026 | £120,000 | £127,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £65 | £59 |
| 2017 | £66 | £70 |
| 2018 | £84 | £62 |
| 2019 | £86 | £75 |
| 2020 | £87 | £81 |
| 2021 | £96 | £95 |
| 2022 | £117 | £114 |
| 2023 | £118 | £111 |
| 2024 | £118 | £122 |
| 2025 | £133 | £124 |
| 2026 | £139 | £143 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF45 3BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 12, Thomas Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3BU | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 12, Thomas Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3BU | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 3, Mount Pleasant Place, Mountain Ash, CF45 3DA | Terraced | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 3, Glancynon Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3YU | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 32, Oakland Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3AL | Terraced | Freehold | £112,000 |
In the CF45 3BU postcode area, located within Penrhiw-ceibr, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for CF45 3BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Fox
Penrhiw-ceibr - Elected 5 May 2022
Ross Williams
Penrhiw-ceibr - Elected 5 May 2022
Alex Davies-Jones
Pontypridd - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF45 3BU records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CF45 3BU in Penrhiw-ceibr is £120,000 (about £126 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CF45 3BU, including Pengeulan Primary School, Miskin Primary School and Our Lady's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF45 3BU is Mountain Ash, about 843 m away.
CF45 3BU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 356 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF45 3BU is Alex Davies-Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adam Fox (Labour Party) and Ross Williams (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.