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CF45 4XZ

Abercynon Road

Abercynon

Interactive map showing CF45 4XZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF45 4XZ

Overview

Postcode CF45 4XZ is located in a rural town, within the Abercynon ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Abercynon area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 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 Penrhiwceiber, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Abercynon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 33 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Abercynon has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% 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 4XZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Penrhiwceiber located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF45 4XZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Penrhiwceiber

N/A

Walking directions to Penrhiwceiber

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
2,787.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.03(+33%)
Public order
12.12(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.82(+34%)
Vehicle crime
6.35(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.77(-56%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
329
99.7%
Indian
1
0.3%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
102
38.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.21%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
37.14%
Owns with a mortgage
40
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.43%
Social rents from council
15
10.71%
Other social rented
12
8.57%
Total households: 140

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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF45 4XZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF45 4XZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 202625, Walsh Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 4YSTerracedFreehold£105,000
24 Nov 202525, Walsh Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 4YSTerracedFreehold£110,000
18 Sept 20257, Walsh Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 4YSTerracedFreehold£75,000
06 Jun 20251, Walsh Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 4YSTerracedFreehold£40,000
06 Jun 20252, Walsh Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 4YSOtherFreehold£59,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF45 4XZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYnysboeth Community PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicablePenrhiwceibr PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

1.0 miNot applicablePerthcelyn Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF45 4XZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMathewstown Mini MarketCommercial Place, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 4YRWalking directions to Mathewstown Mini Market
0.2 miGeneral StoreAbercynon Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 4BXWalking directions to General Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF45 4XZ, 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 012BW01001144
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2006-10-01

Frequently asked questions about CF45 4XZ

Is CF45 4XZ (Abercynon) safe?

The area around CF45 4XZ records about 82 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 4XZ?

The median sale price around CF45 4XZ 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 4XZ?

There are 3 schools close to CF45 4XZ, including Ynysboeth Community Primary, Penrhiwceibr Primary and Perthcelyn Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF45 4XZ?

The closest station to CF45 4XZ is Penrhiwceiber, about 1,389 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF45 4XZ?

CF45 4XZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 33 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF45 4XZ 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.