Postcode insights

CF45 4YG

Wood Villas

Abercynon

Interactive map showing CF45 4YG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF45 4YG

Overview

Postcode CF45 4YG 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 0.7 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
17%
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

17%

Approximately 17.0% 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 4YG.

Transport

The nearest station is Penrhiwceiber located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF45 4YG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Penrhiwceiber

N/A

Walking directions to Penrhiwceiber

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
690.6 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
311
94.53%
Other
7
2.13%
Other White
6
1.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.61%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
99
36.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.07%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
34.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
26.53%
Owns with a mortgage
31
21.09%
Other social rented
14
9.52%
Social rents from council
11
7.48%
Total households: 147

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF45 4YG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF45 4YG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202617, Homerton Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 4YPTerracedFreehold£95,000
11 Jul 20251, Commercial Place, Mountain Ash, CF45 4YROtherFreehold£105,000
10 Dec 202596, Bryntirion, Mountain Ash, CF45 4EXTerracedFreehold£82,950
07 Nov 2025134, Bryntirion, Mountain Ash, CF45 4EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£88,000
14 Aug 202590, Bryntirion, Mountain Ash, CF45 4EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£83,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF45 4YG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYnysboeth Community PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicablePenrhiwceibr PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicablePerthcelyn Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF45 4YG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMathewstown Mini MarketCommercial Place, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 4YRWalking directions to Mathewstown Mini Market
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 4YG, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF45 4YG

Is CF45 4YG (Abercynon) safe?

The area around CF45 4YG 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 4YG?

The median sale price around CF45 4YG 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 4YG?

There are 3 schools close to CF45 4YG, 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 4YG?

The closest station to CF45 4YG is Penrhiwceiber, about 1,074 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF45 4YG?

CF45 4YG 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 4YG (Abercynon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontypridd covering CF45 4YG 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.