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CF45 4BB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Rhondda Cynon Taf
About CF45 4BB: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF45 4BB is a postcode in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF45 4BB, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF45 4BB are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF45 4BB is based on Rhondda Cynon Taf 006 Census 2021. It covers 7,253 residents, 604 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near CF45 4BB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF45 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £146k from 86 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF45 4BB can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF45 4BB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF45 4BB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF45 4BB
Is CF45 4BB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF45 4BB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF45 4BB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF45 4BB?
LocaleIQ matched CF45 4BB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF45 4BB?
The latest median sold price is £146k based on 86 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF45 4BB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.