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Abercynon

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About

Abercynon ward sits at the meeting point of the Cynon, Taff, and Rhondda rivers, a confluence that historically 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 routes and railway infrastructure, remain visible features within the landscape.

The community is served by local amenities clustered near the train station, which provides a direct rail link to Cardiff. A specific local landmark is the former Abercynon Colliery site, where the first 'Dennis' underground coal winding engine was successfully used. Housing is primarily a mix of traditional terraced homes and more modern developments, with areas of green space following the river corridors.

Area overview

On average Abercynon has None deprivation and moderate 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 695.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
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
695.7 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 qualifications or above
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
Detached7£400,000
Flats4£95,000
Semi-Detached11£145,000
Terraced40£122,750

10 years median price trend in Abercynon

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

All postcodes in Abercynon

CF454UE

Dunraven Court

CF454UA

Springfield Drive

CF454PN

Cardiff Road

CF454UN

Stephens Terrace

CF454NJ

Abercynon Road

CF454BJ

Main Road

CF454NB

Vale View

CF454RR

Martin's Terrace

CF454XZ

Abercynon Road

CF373ND

Grovers Road

CF454RD

Walter Street

CF454TH

Greenfield Terrace

CF454TE

Gwendoline Terrace

CF454TD

River Row

CF454PP

Grovers Field

CF454UF

Lock Street

CF454YH

Main Road

CF454NG

Abercynon Road

CF454SH

River Court

CF454PD

Tressilian Place

CF454RP

Wood Road

CF454EX

Bryntirion

CF454NY

Aberdare Road

CF454TY

Argyle Street

CF454YE

Pentwyn Avenue

CF454PJ

Bryntirion

CF454NU

Salisbury Road

CF454XA

Abercynon

CF454AZ

Maes Y Ffynnon

CF454PE

Pen Parc View

CF454UT

Woodland Crescent

CF454SY

Ynysmeurig Road

CF454EH

Incline Top

CF373NA

Gelli Road

CF454SU

Ynysmeurig Road

CF454NE

Abercynon Road

CF454BT

Avondale Court

CF454FA

Llys Tyr Twyn

CF454DJ

Sunnyside

CF454PW

Plantation Road

CF454LJ

Main Road

CF454NR

New Street

CF454SD

Old Parish Road

CF454TJ

Glancynon Terrace

CF454PB

Nash Street

CF454EL

Goitre Coed Isaf

CF454AJ

Avondale Street

CF454SN

Navigation Park

CF454BX

Main Road

CF454LY

Abercynon Road

CF454UQ

Abercynon

CF454YA

Alexandra Place

CF454YF

Pentwyn Avenue

CF454YW

Bagot Street

CF454PU

Mountain Ash Road

CF454YR

Commercial Place

CF454PQ

Grovers Field

CF454SR

Thurston Street

CF454LP

Caemaen Street

CF454TB

River Row

CF454PL

Cardiff Road

CF454BY

Parrys Drive

CF454RW

William Street

CF454SB

Martins Terrace

CF454SW

Greenfield Terrace

CF454NF

Old Cemetery Road

CF454YG

Wood Villas

CF454LX

Hebron Villas

CF454RT

Abercynon

CF454SP

Bassett Street

CF454YU

Avondale Street

CF454PA

South Street

CF454LU

Abercynon Road

CF454TG

Glancynon Terrace

CF454YT

Avondale Street

CF454NS

Elizabeth Street

CF454TL

Greenfield Terrace

CF454NN

Wesley Street

CF454EN

Caerphilly Road

CF454ND

Abercynon Road

CF454RG

Herbert Street

CF454LT

Nant Y Fedw

CF454TA

Station Road

CF454TU

Fife Street

CF454TQ

David Dower Close

CF454YD

Cwrt Ynysmeurig

CF454PG

Taff Terrace

CF454AX

Nant-Y-Fedw

CF454TF

Glancynon Terrace

CF454RB

Margaret Street

CF454TX

The Beeches

CF454PS

Plantation Road

CF454DQ

Cemetery Road

CF454SA

Abercynon

CF454TP

Park View

CF454PR

Mountain Ash Road

CF454RL

Gertrude Street

CF454RE

Margaret Street

CF454TT

Troedpennar Terrace

CF454RN

Upper Gertrude Street

Data Sources

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