Postcode insights

CF45 4LY

Abercynon Road

Abercynon

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Detailed insights for CF45 4LY

Overview

Postcode CF45 4LY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Abercynon ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Abercynon area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abercynon is £41,639 per year. The nearest station is Abercynon, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Parc Abercynon.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Abercynon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Abercynon has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Abercynon is £41,639 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF45 4LY.

Transport

The nearest station is Abercynon located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF45 4LY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Abercynon

N/A

Walking directions to Abercynon
0.8 mi

Quakers Yard

N/A

Walking directions to Quakers Yard

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF45 4LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miParc AbercynonLargeWalking directions to Parc Abercynon

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
2,114.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.69(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.46(+111%)
Public order
13.17(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.59(-34%)
Vehicle crime
2.29(-20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
98.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Other White
1
0.4%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
26.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
19.8%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
16.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
45.54%
Owns with a mortgage
35
34.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.87%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.94%
Social rents from council
1
0.99%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Abercynon

Median price£137,475
Price per sq ft£158
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£106K – £167K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £137,475 (about £158 per square foot) in Abercynon area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abercynon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£392,500£197
Semi-Detached11£164,995£167
Terraced38£129,000£147
Flats3£95,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abercynon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abercynon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,000£92,000£77,125
2017£207,500£108,750£79,000
2018£183,750£93,000£75,000
2019£273,650£123,000£90,500
2020£259,975£100,000£78,000
2021£236,000£165,000£98,000
2022£395,000£112,498£128,000
2023£267,500£149,950£125,000
2024£280,000£129,000£112,250
2025£392,500£154,998£122,750
2026£180,000£142,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abercynon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abercynon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£111£82
2017£167£99£87
2018£116£92£84
2019£206£95£95
2020£155£107£88
2021£165£146£110
2022£269£119£133
2023£232£135£141
2024£208£140£126
2025£197£170£135
2026£167£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abercynon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abercynon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF45 4LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF45 4LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202510, Pontcynon Terrace, Mountain Ash, CF45 4NATerracedFreehold£80,000
28 Nov 202598, Abercynon Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4NESemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
31 Oct 2025100, Abercynon Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4NESemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
19 Mar 2026106, Nant Y Fedw, Mountain Ash, CF45 4LTTerracedFreehold£110,000
08 Jan 202695, Nant Y Fedw, Mountain Ash, CF45 4LTTerracedFreehold£153,000

Schools

In the CF45 4LY postcode area, located within Abercynon, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF45 4LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableYnysboeth Community PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableAbercynon Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg AbercynonWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF45 4LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF45 4LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremiere ExpressAbercynon Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 4LYWalking directions to Premiere Express
0.4 miGeneral StoreAbercynon Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 4BXWalking directions to General Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF45 4LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew James Dennis

Abercynon - Elected 17 Nov 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Davies-Jones

Pontypridd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyPontypriddW07000106
WardAbercynonW05001072
ParishAbercynonW04000678
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AbercynonW02000263
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 012CW01001145
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF45 4LY

Is CF45 4LY (Abercynon) safe?

The area around CF45 4LY records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CF45 4LY?

The median sale price around CF45 4LY in Abercynon is £137,475 (about £158 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF45 4LY?

There are 4 schools close to CF45 4LY, including Ynysboeth Community Primary, Abercynon Community Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF45 4LY?

The closest station to CF45 4LY is Abercynon, about 1,267 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF45 4LY?

CF45 4LY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 506 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF45 4LY (Abercynon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF45 4LY is Alex Davies-Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew James Dennis (Labour Party).

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.