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Abercynon

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About

Abercynon sits at the meeting point of the Cynon, Taff, and Rhondda rivers, a historic confluence that shaped its development as a transport and industrial hub. The area's layout is defined by these valleys, with residential streets climbing the hillsides from the central core. Remnants of its industrial past, including old canal features and railway lines, are woven into the present-day landscape, serving as green corridors and reminders of the area's foundational role in the South Wales coalfield.

The community is served by local businesses along the main thoroughfares, with the Abercynon Sports Centre acting as a focal point. Housing is primarily a mix of traditional terraced homes and later developments, offering views across the wooded valley slopes. The area's deep mining heritage is physically commemorated by the winding wheel monument positioned at the former colliery site, a permanent landmark in the town's centre.

Area overview

On average Abercynon has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abercynon is £41,639 per year. Abercynon is home to around 6,378 people, with a population density of about 696.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abercynon Population
6,378
Population density
696.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.53(+8%)
Public order
10.5(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.25(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.47(-35%)
Vehicle crime
6.59(+130%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,153
96.44%
Other White
75
1.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.3%
Other
19
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.27%
Total population: 6,380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,477
28.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,130
22.11%
Level 3 (A level)
813
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
499
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,110

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,028
37.4%
Owns with a mortgage
800
29.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
459
16.7%
Social rents from council
206
7.49%
Other social rented
188
6.84%
Total households: 2,749

Property prices in Abercynon

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Abercynon area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abercynon 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 Abercynon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£95,000
Semi-Detached11£145,000
Terraced40£122,750
Detached7£400,000

10 years median price trend in Abercynon

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

All postcodes in Abercynon

CF454RB

Margaret Street

CF454NB

Vale View

CF454TE

Gwendoline Terrace

CF454YR

Commercial Place

CF454EL

Goitre Coed Isaf

CF454PN

Cardiff Road

CF454YX

Abercynon

CF454TY

Argyle Street

CF454PU

Mountain Ash Road

CF454SE

Martin's Terrace

CF454XZ

Abercynon Road

CF454YL

Milbourne Street

CF454DX

Bryntirion

CF454SA

Abercynon

CF454UJ

Woodland Court

CF454NY

Aberdare Road

CF454YT

Avondale Street

CF454YY

Avondale Street

CF454LP

Caemaen Street

CF454LT

Nant Y Fedw

CF454UN

Stephens Terrace

CF454LJ

Main Road

CF454TL

Greenfield Terrace

CF454PW

Plantation Road

CF454RL

Gertrude Street

CF454EN

Caerphilly Road

CF454RS

Cynon Cottages

CF454YS

Walsh Street

CF454BY

Parrys Drive

CF454SB

Martins Terrace

CF373ND

Grovers Road

CF454EP

Pontcynon Industrial Estate

CF454TN

Greenfield Terrace

CF454PG

Taff Terrace

CF454TJ

Glancynon Terrace

CF454ND

Abercynon Road

CF454BJ

Main Road

CF454PP

Grovers Field

CF454NJ

Abercynon Road

CF454SY

Ynysmeurig Road

CF454FA

Llys Tyr Twyn

CF454RJ

Abercynon

CF454LU

Abercynon Road

CF454YD

Cwrt Ynysmeurig

CF454DQ

Cemetery Road

CF454PR

Mountain Ash Road

CF454RG

Herbert Street

CF454TP

Park View

CF454UY

Park Road

CF454LX

Hebron Villas

CF454NL

Littlewoods Estate

CF454PS

Plantation Road

CF454YB

Ynysmeurig Road

CF454SP

Bassett Street

CF454TG

Glancynon Terrace

CF454YN

Halswell Street

CF454TU

Fife Street

CF454EX

Bryntirion

CF454LY

Abercynon Road

CF454PD

Tressilian Place

CF454NH

Valley View

CF454BU

Abercynon Road

CF454YA

Alexandra Place

CF454UD

Police Houses

CF454NG

Abercynon Road

CF454SN

Navigation Park

CF454NA

Pontcynon Terrace

CF454RW

William Street

CF454EH

Incline Top

CF454UB

Springfield Drive

CF454TB

River Row

CF454TH

Greenfield Terrace

CF454UU

Knight Terrace

CF454YP

Homerton Street

CF454RE

Margaret Street

CF454TA

Station Road

CF454TT

Troedpennar Terrace

CF454PT

Well Street

CF454UR

Fairview Terrace

CF454UT

Woodland Crescent

CF454EW

Goitre Coed Isaf

CF454SW

Greenfield Terrace

CF454PH

Hill Street

CF454SD

Old Parish Road

CF454BT

Avondale Court

CF454PL

Cardiff Road

CF454NP

Wesley Cottages

CF454SF

Ynysboeth Factory Estate

CF454RH

Herbert Street

CF454RA

Edward Street

CF454AZ

Maes Y Ffynnon

CF454YU

Avondale Street

CF454TR

Park View

CF454RD

Walter Street

CF454RP

Wood Road

CF454NW

Ann Street

CF454PQ

Grovers Field

CF454PA

South Street

CF454ST

North Street

CF454NS

Elizabeth Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.