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Aberdare East

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About

Aberdare East ward is situated in the northern part of the town of Aberdare, within the Cynon Valley. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional terraced housing and more modern developments on its hillsides. The ward includes the local commercial hub of Trecynon, providing essential services and amenities for the community. Its landscape is characterised by the steep slopes of the valley, with residential streets offering views across the town centre.

The area is closely linked to the nearby Gadlys Woods, a local nature reserve with walking paths. The ward contains several community facilities, including schools, places of worship, and recreational grounds. The historical legacy of the area's industrial past, particularly coal mining, remains evident in the built environment and local place names. Public transport connections link the ward to Aberdare town centre and other parts of the Cynon Valley.

Area overview

On average Aberdare East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberdare East is £41,897 per year. Aberdare East is home to around 6,869 people, with a population density of about 1,020.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberdare East Population
6,869
Population density
1,020.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.07(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.33(+74%)
Public order
21.55(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.03(+12%)
Shoplifting
7.13(+3%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,512
94.83%
Other White
120
1.75%
Other Asian
58
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.44%
Chinese
27
0.39%
Total population: 6,867

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,509
26.52%
No qualifications
1,310
23.02%
Level 3 (A level)
922
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
882
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
603
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 5,690

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,137
35.58%
Owns with a mortgage
840
26.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
741
23.19%
Other social rented
268
8.39%
Social rents from council
124
3.88%
Total households: 3,196

Property prices in Aberdare East

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Aberdare East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £322,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aberdare East 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 Aberdare East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£246,000
Flats1£53,500
Semi-Detached8£235,500
Terraced61£119,995

10 years median price trend in Aberdare East

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

All postcodes in Aberdare East

CF448DF

Afon Dar Close

CF447AY

Maendy Place

CF447LU

Catherine Street

CF447PR

Harlech Place

CF447AF

Aberdare East

CF447DD

High Street

CF447LP

Rachel Street

CF440GW

Greenways

CF447DF

Bute Street

CF447DT

Station Street

CF447RD

Graig Isaf

CF447BU

Gadlys Gardens

CF447DP

Cardiff Street

CF440RY

Forge Place

CF447BP

Gloucester Street

CF447BQ

Seymour Street

CF447BS

Gloucester Street

CF447DN

Aberdare East

CF448AR

South Avenue

CF440RQ

The Walk

CF447EF

Merchant Street

CF447ND

Herbert Street

CF447PA

Monk Street

CF440SE

Hurst Grove

CF448AP

Morgan Street

CF440SF

Richmond Terrace

CF448BE

Oxford Street

CF447BG

Pembroke Street

CF447PG

Graig Street

CF448AF

Gadlys Road

CF440RU

Wenallt Court

CF447BT

Hall Street

CF447EP

Albert Street

CF447PD

Clifton Court

CF447PW

Ty Fry

CF447AR

Canon Street

CF447NN

Trevor Street

CF440YY

Little Row

CF447BL

Seymour Street

CF447BY

Bankes Street

CF447HD

Oak Street

CF447LW

Griffith Street

CF440RB

Trap Lane

CF448DP

Neville Terrace

CF447LS

Jenkin Street

CF448DR

Penybryn Street

CF440FF

Aberdare East

CF440NY

Ty Draw Place

CF440QE

Pant Yr Eos

CF440SU

Abernant Road

CF447NG

John Street

CF448AN

Gadlys Terrace

CF448DW

Gospel Hall Terrace

CF447AA

High Street

CF447AP

Canon Street

CF448AU

Maelgwyn Terrace

CF440RE

Hospital Lodge

CF447HL

Brynffynon Close

CF447HJ

Bethuel Street

CF447LF

Bute Terrace

CF447PP

Ty Fry

CF448DL

Depot Road

CF448AE

Gadlys Road

CF440RP

Aberdare East

CF440RT

Wenallt Road

CF447BH

Pembroke Street

CF448BD

Oxford Street

CF440SA

Fothergill Street

CF447AW

High Street

CF447EB

Duke Street

CF447PS

Heol Y Mynydd

CF448AB

Gadlys Road

CF440RN

College Street

CF447EL

Dumfries Street

CF447RA

Highland Place

CF447PH

Glannant Street

CF440NT

Plasdraw Avenue

CF440YS

Werfa

CF440RW

Forge Trip

CF440SN

Windsor Villas

CF447AE

Cardiff Street

CF447LA

Victoria Square

CF447NT

Cardiff Street

CF447HE

Hawthorne Terrace

CF447HU

Green Street

CF447LN

Elizabeth Street

CF448AD

Gadlys Road

Data Sources

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