Postcode insights

CF45 3EL

Fernhill

Mountain Ash

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Detailed insights for CF45 3EL

Overview

Postcode CF45 3EL is located in an urban city, within the Mountain Ash ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Mountain Ash area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mountain Ash is £40,773 per year. The nearest station is Fernhill, about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Mountain Ash has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Mountain Ash has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.4%

Approximately 23.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Mountain Ash is £40,773 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF45 3EL.

Transport

The nearest station is Fernhill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF45 3EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Fernhill

N/A

Walking directions to Fernhill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
370.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.34(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.34(+56%)
Public order
20.34(+147%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.08(+92%)
Drugs
9.39(+263%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
96.82%
Other White
3
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.64%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
25.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
19.07%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
38.28%
Owns outright
32
25%
Social rents from council
19
14.84%
Other social rented
11
8.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.59%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Mountain Ash

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £193K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £151 per square foot) in Mountain Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mountain Ash over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£309,500£254
Semi-Detached10£205,000£185
Terraced38£131,250£137
Flats1£65,000£104

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mountain Ash

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mountain Ash.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125,000£114,950£63,000
2017£149,500£118,000£72,000
2018£179,995£133,950£78,500
2019£189,995£141,000£80,000
2020£185,000£134,998£85,000
2021£185,000£115,000£91,750
2022£275,000£180,000£110,000
2023£267,500£147,500£102,500
2024£246,000£173,998£114,500
2025£330,000£169,975£120,000
2026£309,500£212,499£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mountain Ash.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mountain Ash.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159£82£82
2017£133£105£84
2018£180£132£91
2019£189£138£97
2020£170£133£95
2021£169£112£110
2022£231£169£126
2023£212£168£133
2024£204£161£138
2025£210£183£131
2026£236£183£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mountain Ash.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF45 3EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF45 3EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202622, Forest View, Mountain Ash, CF45 3DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£124,000
12 Feb 202652, Forest View, Mountain Ash, CF45 3DUDetachedFreehold£350,000
31 Oct 202560, Forest View, Mountain Ash, CF45 3DUDetachedFreehold£360,000
17 Jul 202539, Forest View, Mountain Ash, CF45 3DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£169,950
10 Jul 202532, Forest View, Mountain Ash, CF45 3DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the CF45 3EL postcode area, located within Mountain Ash, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF45 3EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableGlenboi Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableMountain Ash Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableCapcoch Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF45 3EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Morgan

Mountain Ash - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Wendy Treeby

Mountain Ash - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Davies-Jones

Pontypridd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyPontypriddW07000106
WardMountain AshW05001092
ParishMountain Ash WestW04001017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mountain AshW02000257
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 006DW01001207
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF45 3EL

Is CF45 3EL (Mountain Ash) safe?

The area around CF45 3EL records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near CF45 3EL?

The median sale price around CF45 3EL in Mountain Ash is £150,000 (about £151 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF45 3EL?

There are 4 schools close to CF45 3EL, including Glenboi Primary School, Mountain Ash Comprehensive School and Capcoch Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF45 3EL?

The closest station to CF45 3EL is Fernhill, about 500 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF45 3EL?

CF45 3EL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF45 3EL (Mountain Ash) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF45 3EL is Alex Davies-Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Morgan (Labour Party) and Wendy Treeby (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

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.