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Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

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About

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed is a ward within the town of Aberdare, situated in the Cynon Valley. The area encompasses residential neighbourhoods on the valley slopes, with views towards the surrounding hills. It includes local amenities, schools, and community facilities serving its population. The ward contains areas of older terraced housing alongside more modern developments, reflecting the town's historical growth.

The ward is bordered by the River Cynon and includes the distinct community of Llwydcoed to the north. This area has historical connections to the iron and coal industries, with some former industrial sites now repurposed. Local geography is defined by its position within the valley, with green spaces and wooded areas on the higher ground. The ward functions primarily as a residential part of the wider Aberdare community.

Area overview

On average Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed is £40,958 per year. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed is home to around 9,642 people, with a population density of about 441.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Population
9,642
Population density
441.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.2(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.37(-29%)
Public order
9.85(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.09(0%)
Other theft
3.73(-26%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,332
96.79%
Other White
127
1.32%
Other Asian
24
0.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
23
0.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.21%
Total population: 9,641

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,539
31.37%
No qualifications
1,621
20.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,311
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,250
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
700
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 8,095

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,797
42.33%
Owns with a mortgage
1,351
31.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
499
11.76%
Other social rented
264
6.22%
Social rents from council
203
4.78%
Total households: 4,245

Property prices in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aberdare West and Llwydcoed 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 West and Llwydcoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£260,000
Flats2£67,500
Semi-Detached32£193,975
Terraced51£141,000

10 years median price trend in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed.

All postcodes in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

CF448ED

Hirwaun Road

CF448BF

The Dell

CF440TY

Dolcoed

CF440YP

Plas Newydd Isa

CF448AX

Lakeside

CF448TU

Howells Row

CF448YA

Fern Crescent

CF440US

Church Avenue

CF440YE

Merthyr Road

CF448BG

Gadlys Street

CF448HW

Cledwyn Terrace

CF448LG

Trefelin

CF448RP

Parc Glas

CF448BZ

The Oaks

CF448ES

Wellington Street

CF448LW

Edward Street

CF448NH

Meirion Street

CF448UL

Bwllfa Row

CF440AF

Bryn Llwyn

CF440LP

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

CF448AJ

The Ridings

CF448HA

Ashbourne Court

CF448NN

Bell Street

CF448PB

Holly Drive

CF448RF

Maesmelyn

CF448TE

Heol Nant

CF448UA

Cwmdare Road

CF440AX

Ysguborwen

CF440BJ

Greys Place

CF440TS

Moriah Place

CF448EH

Ash Grove

CF448EY

Thomas Street

CF448RT

Laburnum Drive

CF448UE

David Street

CF448TW

Cwmdare Road

CF448DU

Ann Street

CF440UA

Maes Yr Haf

CF448AQ

The Ridings

CF448PJ

Hafod Wen

CF440TG

Founders Row

CF448ET

Phillip Street

CF448RL

Broncynon Terrace

CF440UY

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

CF448BY

Chestnut Close

CF448LB

Trefelin

CF448NA

Mill Street

CF448RB

Bryn Terrace

CF448SD

Blaenwern

CF440YH

Tre Ifor

CF440YN

Kingsbury Court

CF448EA

Railway Street

CF448EF

Hirwaun Road

CF448TB

Nantgwyn

CF448PF

Clive Place

CF448RH

Maes Brynna

CF449BS

Rhodfa Crawshay

CF440UT

Merthyr Road

CF448EB

Tudor Terrace

CF448ER

Phillip Street

CF448NY

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

CF448PG

Stag Street

CF440YD

Exhibition Row

CF448BT

Fair Oak Close

CF448NW

Bell Street

CF448PE

Clive Street

CF440UD

Plas Marl

CF448LD

Trefelin

CF448RW

Haulwen

CF448RX

Redwood Court

CF448UF

Bwllfa Road

CF448PD

Cynon Close

CF448RQ

Cherry Court

CF448SA

Hawthorn Rise

CF440UH

Police Houses

CF448BW

Glan Road

CF440AQ

Maes Y Ffion

CF440TF

Llwydcoed Road

CF440YW

Maes Yr Helig

CF448TL

Maesgwyn

CF440TT

Bryn Moreia

CF448RA

Bryn Terrace

CF440TD

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

CF440TH

Shop Houses

CF448HP

Cledwyn Gardens

CF448UH

Bwllfa Dare Terrace

CF448LE

Trefelin

CF448TZ

Dare Court

CF448YB

Cypress Court

CF448DE

The Cwm

CF448HH

Windsor Street

CF448RD

Cwmdare Road

CF448TG

Y Garth

CF448HD

Robertstown Industrial Estate

CF448PA

Mill Street

CF449BP

Ffordd Y Coleg

CF448NE

David Street

CF440YA

Corner House Street

CF448EJ

Orchard Drive

CF448PP

Harriet Street

CF449BB

Heol Caradoc

Data Sources

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