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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 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
66
Deprivation level
N/A
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
37.44(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.37(-20%)
Public order
9.75(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-12%)
Other theft
2.8(-39%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £585,000.

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
Detached30£322,500
Flats2£67,500
Semi-Detached25£202,000
Terraced58£143,000

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

CF440YF

Merthyr Road

CF448HN

Park Lane

CF448RF

Maesmelyn

CF448BW

Glan Road

CF448LP

Llewelyn Street

CF448TD

Maesgwyn

CF448TT

Queen Street

CF448YE

Camellia Close

CF448DU

Ann Street

CF440YE

Merthyr Road

CF448PU

Lon Y Brynnau

CF448SA

Hawthorn Rise

CF448ND

Frederick Street

CF448DB

Hazel Drive

CF448EL

Park Grove

CF448TH

Maesgwyn

CF448BJ

The Rise

CF448EG

Broniestyn Terrace

CF448NS

St Johns Street

CF448EP

Waterloo Place

CF448PH

Stag Street

CF440DX

Cwmynysmintan Road

CF448DZ

Llys Efengyl

CF440YH

Tre Ifor

CF440LJ

Swansea Road

CF440TT

Bryn Moreia

CF448TY

Gobaith Terrace

CF448RE

Cwmdare Road

CF448BL

Park Villas

CF448HL

Cemetery Road

CF440TF

Llwydcoed Road

CF448AQ

The Ridings

CF448PP

Harriet Street

CF448NG

Mount Pleasant Street

CF448TU

Howells Row

CF448NF

Mount Pleasant Street

CF448TB

Nantgwyn

CF448UB

Dare Road

CF448RG

Maesycoed

CF448ER

Phillip Street

CF440TN

Llwydcoed Road

CF448BS

Willow Grove

CF448BF

The Dell

CF440UN

Lle Hyfryd

CF440YD

Exhibition Row

CF440LP

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

CF448NB

Margaret Street

CF448TF

Heol Y Twyn

CF448DX

Wayne Street

CF440AF

Bryn Llwyn

CF448PW

Primrose Hill

CF448RW

Haulwen

CF448NL

Gadlys Uchaf

CF448EB

Tudor Terrace

CF448BH

Gadlys Street

CF448LL

Windsor Street

CF448PT

Pen Y Fro

CF448RX

Redwood Court

CF448EY

Thomas Street

CF448NT

Alma Street

CF448LG

Trefelin

CF448LH

Church Row

CF448YB

Cypress Court

CF448EE

Giles Court

CF448LE

Trefelin

CF448RR

Ael Y Bryn

CF440US

Church Avenue

CF448SL

Bryn Eithin

CF448HA

Ashbourne Court

CF448SE

Brynderwen

CF448EU

Bridge Street

CF448TS

Queen Street

CF448RU

Redwood Drive

CF448BY

Chestnut Close

CF448PG

Stag Street

CF448LR

Park Lane

CF448LA

Llewelyn Street

CF447PT

Dare Road

CF448TZ

Dare Court

CF449BA

Heol Caradoc

CF448EZ

Wellington Street

CF448EX

Y Dolydd

CF440YG

Tre Ifor

CF449AB

Hirwaun Road

CF448LW

Edward Street

CF448TP

Holford Terrace

CF449AA

Station Place

CF448EH

Ash Grove

CF448EW

Wellington Street

CF448EF

Hirwaun Road

CF448RS

Laurel Close

CF440YN

Kingsbury Court

CF448RA

Bryn Terrace

CF448HH

Windsor Street

CF448DQ

Hirwaun Road

CF448PB

Holly Drive

CF440BJ

Greys Place

CF440TL

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

CF440YP

Plas Newydd Isa

CF449BQ

Llys Fothergill

Data Sources

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