CF45 Postcode District
CF45 is the Postcode District for Mountain Ash in Mid Glamorgan
The CF45 postcode district is located in the CF Cardiff postal area, CF45 has a population of 19,383 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 9.07 square miles (23.50 square kilometres or 5,806.47 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the CF45 postcode district is Mountain Ash in Mid Glamorgan, located in Wales. Other significant settlements in this district include Miskin, Penrhiwceiber, Abercynon, Cefn Pennar, Cwmpennar, and Ynysboeth. The main post town associated with this postcode district is Mountain Ash.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CF45 3, covers Mountain Ash in Mid Glamorgan.
The sector CF45 4, covers Abercynon and Mountain Ash in Mid Glamorgan.
The post town for this district is MOUNTAIN ASH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf area with a total of 436 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Treharris | 2.74 | ESE |
| Ferndale | 3.66 | WSW |
| Aberdare | 4.45 | NW |
| Porth | 4.98 | SSW |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 4.98 | N |
| Tonypandy | 5.04 | SW |
| Pontypridd | 5.09 | SSE |
| Rhondda | 5.57 | WSW |
| Bargod | 5.96 | ENE |
| Ystrad Mynach | 6.01 | ESE |
| Treorchy | 6.42 | W |
| Rhymney | 6.95 | NNE |
| Treherbert | 7.27 | W |
| Blackwood | 7.32 | E |
| Pontllanfraith | 7.89 | E |
| Tredegar | 8.54 | NE |
| Llantrisant | 9.13 | S |
| Caerphilly | 9.40 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 521
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN ASH | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 3 | 196 |
| Abercynon | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 128 |
| MOUNTAIN ASH | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 86 |
| MOUNTAIN ASH | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 3 | 35 |
| Penrhiwceiber | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 3 | 8 |
| Penrhiwceiber | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 3 | 8 |
| Cefn Pennar | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 6 |
| Abercynon | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 6 |
| MOUNTAIN ASH | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 5 |
| Ynysboeth | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 5 |
| MOUNTAIN ASH | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 5 |
| MOUNTAIN ASH | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 4 |
| Cefn Pennar | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 4 |
| MOUNTAIN ASH | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 4 |
| MOUNTAIN ASH | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 3 |
| Abercynon | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 3 |
| Cwmpennar | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 2 |
| Cwmpennar | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 2 |
| Ynysboeth | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 2 |
| MOUNTAIN ASH | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 2 |
| Penrhiwceiber | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 2 |
| Ynysboeth | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 1 |
| Ynysboeth | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 1 |
| Miskin | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 3 | 1 |
| Penrhiwceiber | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 1 |
| Penrhiwceiber | MOUNTAIN ASH | CF45 4 | 1 |
Street list for CF45
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FERNHILL | 188 |
| PENTWYN AVENUE B4275 | 100 |
| FOREST VIEW | 87 |
| GLYNGWYN STREET | 79 |
| CROSS STREET | 78 |
| BRYNHEULOG | 77 |
| MARTINS LANE | 63 |
| PARK VIEW | 57 |
| CWM ALARCH | 54 |
| HOLLY ROW | 51 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2053 |
| Public order | 495 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 334 |
| Vehicle crime | 203 |
| Other theft | 190 |
| Other crime | 112 |
| Drugs | 101 |
| Burglary | 84 |
| Shoplifting | 80 |
| Possession of weapons | 26 |
| Theft from the person | 13 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXFORD STREET | MOUNTAIN ASH | 66 | CF45 3HB | View map | |
| MARGARET STREET | MOUNTAIN ASH | ABERCYNON | 37 | CF45 4RE | View map |
| COMMERCIAL STREET | MOUNTAIN ASH | 11 | CF45 3PW | View map | |
| PENRHIWCEIBER ROAD | MOUNTAIN ASH | 11 | CF45 3SP | View map | |
| YNYSMEURIG ROAD | MOUNTAIN ASH | ABERCYNON | 10 | CF45 4SY | View map |
| PENRHIWCEIBER ROAD | MOUNTAIN ASH | PENRHIWCEIBER | 8 | CF45 3SN | View map |
| BAILEY STREET | MOUNTAIN ASH | 6 | CF45 3AE | View map |
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 24 MARGARET STREET, ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH, MID GLAMORGAN, CF45 4RE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 60A OXFORD STREET, MOUNTAIN ASH, MID GLAMORGAN, CF45 3HB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surge | TY CALON LAN, OXFORD STREET, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 3HD | GP PRACTICE | Call 01443 706700 |
| 2 | Penrhiwceiber Medical Centre | PENRHIWCEIBER ROAD, MOUNTAIN ASH, MID GLAMORGAN, CF45 3SQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01443 473328 |
| 3 | Abercynon Medical Centre | YNYSMEURIG ROAD, ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 4YB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01443 740447 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheppards Pharmacy | 29-31 MARGARET STREET, ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 4RE | PHARMACY | Call 01443 742037 |
| 2 | Sheppards Pharmacy | MEDICAL CENTRE, PENRHIWCEIBER ROAD, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 3SP | PHARMACY | Call 01443 472210 |
| 3 | Sheppards Pharmacy | 9 YNYSMEURIG ROAD, ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 4SY | PHARMACY | Call 01443 740620 |
| 4 | Sheppards Pharmacy | 59 OXFORD STREET, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 3HD | PHARMACY | Call 01443 478833 |
| 5 | Allied Pharmacy Mountain Ash | 18B/19B OXFORD STREET, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 3PL | PHARMACY | Call 01443 473739 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keith Wigley | 16 OXFORD STREET, MOUNTAIN ASH, MID GLAMORGAN, CF45 3PF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Mountain Ash Optical Centre | 24 OXFORD STREET, MOUNTAIN ASH, MID GLAMORGAN, CF45 3PG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £346,143 | 14 | £291,289 | 18 | £251,286 | 14 | £305,740 | 25 |
| Semi-detached | £149,896 | 34 | £144,160 | 39 | £137,564 | 28 | £148,100 | 44 |
| Terraced | £109,127 | 191 | £105,751 | 217 | £99,485 | 190 | £103,009 | 246 |
| Flats | £84,417 | 6 | £105,000 | 3 | £81,700 | 5 | £72,667 | 6 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Abercynon
CRS Code: ACY
Operator: AW
Line: Merthyr line (Taff Vale)
Company: Transport for Wales
Penrhiwceiber
CRS Code: PER
Operator: AW
Line: Merthyr line (Taff Vale)
Company: Transport for Wales
Mountain Ash
CRS Code: MTA
Operator: AW
Line: Merthyr line (Taff Vale)
Company: Transport for Wales
Fernhill
CRS Code: FER
Operator: AW
Line: Merthyr line (Taff Vale)
Company: Transport for Wales
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J32
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.80
Average Driving Distance: 13.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 439
M4 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.94
Average Driving Distance: 16.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 147
M4 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.78
Average Driving Distance: 17.38
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 439
M4 J34
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.25
Average Driving Distance: 15.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 439
M4 J35
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.55
Average Driving Distance: 22.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 437
M4 J36
Average Driving Time from within the district: 33.58
Average Driving Distance: 26.94
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 292
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CF45 3 | Mountain Ash Delivery Office |
| CF45 4 | Mountain Ash Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | F | 4 | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| C | F | 4 | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CF45 postal code is MOUNTAIN ASH followed by ABERCYNON, and Penrhiwceiber.
The CF45 Postcode shares a border with CF46 (TREHARRIS, NELSON, TRELEWIS), CF37 (PONTYPRIDD, TREFOREST, RHYDYFELIN), CF44 (ABERDARE, HIRWAUN, Aberaman) and CF48 (DOWLAIS, MERTHYR TYDFIL, TROEDYRHIW).
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