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About

Aberaman is a residential ward located in the Cynon Valley, forming part of the town of Aberdare. The area is characterised by its terraced housing and local amenities, situated on the valley floor alongside the River Cynon. Its layout and development are closely tied to its historical role in the coal mining industry, which shaped the community.

A notable local feature is the Aberaman Park, a green space with a bowling green and sports facilities. The ward includes the grounds of the former Aberaman Colliery, with the site now repurposed for industrial and community use. The area is connected by main roads like Cardiff Road, serving as a key route through the valley.

Area overview

On average Aberaman has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberaman is £38,465 per year. Aberaman is home to around 10,012 people, with a population density of about 594.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberaman Population
10,012
Population density
594.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.35(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.08(-3%)
Public order
11.69(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.79(-16%)
Burglary
3.9(+46%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,632
96.19%
Other White
138
1.38%
Other Asian
42
0.42%
Irish
25
0.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.25%
Total population: 10,014

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,105
26.15%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,754
21.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,390
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,293
16.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
873
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 8,051

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,645
36.61%
Owns with a mortgage
1,245
27.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
811
18.05%
Other social rented
465
10.35%
Social rents from council
177
3.94%
Total households: 4,493

Property prices in Aberaman

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £133,750 in Aberaman area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,010 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aberaman in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberaman over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£324,950
Flats1£52,000
Semi-Detached16£212,250
Terraced74£125,000

10 years median price trend in Aberaman

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberaman.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.