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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

CF454YY

Avondale Street

CF454BU

Abercynon Road

CF454RH

Herbert Street

CF454ST

North Street

CF454UJ

Woodland Court

CF454UR

Fairview Terrace

CF454RX

Cemetery Road

CF454UP

Fairview Terrace

CF454PF

Park Street

CF454YX

Abercynon

CF454LS

Nant Y Fedw

CF454RJ

Abercynon

CF454SS

West Street

CF454PT

Well Street

CF454NL

Littlewoods Estate

CF454EW

Goitre Coed Isaf

CF454PH

Hill Street

CF454EJ

Bryntirion

CF454UU

Knight Terrace

CF454RS

Cynon Cottages

CF454YL

Milbourne Street

CF454YB

Ynysmeurig Road

CF454LR

Cross Street

CF454YS

Walsh Street

CF454UB

Springfield Drive

CF454NA

Pontcynon Terrace

CF454NH

Valley View

CF454UH

Lock Street

CF454NP

Wesley Cottages

CF454NT

Bradley Street

CF454UG

Dock Cottages

CF454SF

Ynysboeth Factory Estate

CF454SE

Martin's Terrace

CF454PY

Mountain Ash Road

CF454YN

Halswell Street

CF454NW

Ann Street

CF454UD

Police Houses

CF454DX

Bryntirion

CF454UY

Park Road

CF454UL

Jenkin Street

CF454RA

Edward Street

CF454EP

Pontcynon Industrial Estate

CF454YP

Homerton Street

CF454RU

Park Road

CF454TR

Park View

CF454UW

King Street

CF454TN

Greenfield Terrace

Data Sources

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