CF45 — MOUNTAIN ASH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CF45

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CF45 is £121,124, which is 56% below the Cardiff average of £275,506.

Properties in CF45 cost 57.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CF45 have risen 0.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£289,715	45
Semi-detached	£144,262	101
Terraced	£104,828	594
Flat	£87,857	14
All types	£121,124	792

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CF45

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 20.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CF45 has a crime rate well 75% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CF45

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CF45 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Caegarw Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Darrenlas Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Pengeulan Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Perthcelyn Community Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Glenboi Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CF45 are 265.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 88% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

265.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CF45 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CF45 — MOUNTAIN ASH

Area Summary

CF45 (MOUNTAIN ASH) offers affordable property prices (£121,124, 58% below national average), low crime (75% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (265 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CF44

ABERDARE

£169K

▲ 0.7% YoY

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TREHARRIS

£176K

▼ 2.0% YoY

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MERTHYR TYDFIL

£160K

▼ 2.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CF45?

The average house price in CF45 (MOUNTAIN ASH) is £121,124, based on 792 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 58% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.4% over the past year.

Is CF45 a safe area to live?

Crime in CF45 is significantly below the national average (20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CF45?

There are 12 schools in or near CF45. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CF45?

Council tax in CF45 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CF45?

The average broadband download speed in CF45 is 265 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 61%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CF45 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in CF45 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,977.