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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 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
71
Deprivation level
7/10
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
37.79(+3%)
Public order
9.88(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.56(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.62(+7%)
Vehicle crime
5.96(+90%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,153
96.44%
Other White
75
1.18%
Other
19
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £124,500 in Abercynon area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £415,000.

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
Detached6£345,500
Flats5£95,000
Semi-Detached8£159,500
Terraced47£118,000

10 years median price trend in Abercynon

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

All postcodes in Abercynon

CF454YT

Avondale Street

CF454NL

Littlewoods Estate

CF454TE

Gwendoline Terrace

CF454SF

Ynysboeth Factory Estate

CF454LR

Cross Street

CF454NR

New Street

CF454TL

Greenfield Terrace

CF454NW

Ann Street

CF454UB

Springfield Drive

CF454UL

Jenkin Street

CF454BX

Main Road

CF454TR

Park View

CF454YE

Pentwyn Avenue

CF454PL

Cardiff Road

CF454SE

Martin's Terrace

CF454UD

Police Houses

CF454UG

Dock Cottages

CF454YX

Abercynon

CF454PS

Plantation Road

CF454TH

Greenfield Terrace

CF454UQ

Abercynon

CF454YD

Cwrt Ynysmeurig

CF454DX

Bryntirion

CF454EW

Goitre Coed Isaf

CF454PT

Well Street

CF454TX

The Beeches

CF454BY

Parrys Drive

CF454RW

William Street

CF454RB

Margaret Street

CF454EX

Bryntirion

CF454NJ

Abercynon Road

CF454PE

Pen Parc View

CF454RX

Cemetery Road

CF454TB

River Row

CF454TG

Glancynon Terrace

CF454TU

Fife Street

CF454PY

Mountain Ash Road

CF454PF

Park Street

CF454PG

Taff Terrace

CF454PR

Mountain Ash Road

CF454SR

Thurston Street

CF454YG

Wood Villas

CF454TN

Greenfield Terrace

CF454ND

Abercynon Road

CF454RR

Martin's Terrace

CF454DJ

Sunnyside

CF454TA

Station Road

Data Sources

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