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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

CF449BQ

Llys Fothergill

CF440LJ

Swansea Road

CF448EG

Broniestyn Terrace

CF448LY

Mill Street

CF448PU

Lon Y Brynnau

CF448RR

Ael Y Bryn

CF449AA

Station Place

CF448DB

Hazel Drive

CF448EU

Bridge Street

CF448RE

Cwmdare Road

CF440TQ

Tan Y Bryn Gardens

CF448PY

Craig Y Darren

CF448TF

Heol Y Twyn

CF448HR

Iestyn Street

CF440UU

Horeb Terrace

CF448TD

Maesgwyn

CF440YF

Merthyr Road

CF448PZ

Clos Bychan

CF448DZ

Llys Efengyl

CF448LP

Llewelyn Street

CF448TA

Graiglwyd

CF448AZ

The Ridings

CF448BH

Gadlys Street

CF448HX

Potters Field

CF448LU

Hirwaun Road

CF448SL

Bryn Eithin

CF448YE

Camellia Close

CF440TU

Delfryn

CF448BJ

The Rise

CF448LA

Llewelyn Street

CF448UD

James Street

CF448HT

Cemetery Road

CF448NR

Belle Vue Street

CF448NT

Alma Street

CF448NU

Ebenezer Street

CF448PQ

Cwrt Yr Afon

CF448DJ

Linden Crescent

CF448SB

Glasfryn

CF448TP

Holford Terrace

CF449AD

Brynderwen

CF440TP

Miners Row

CF440UL

Llwydcoed Road

CF440YG

Tre Ifor

CF448NS

St Johns Street

CF448RN

Hillside

CF448BU

Cedar Close

CF448LR

Park Lane

CF448NG

Mount Pleasant Street

CF440TW

Tyrheol

CF448EE

Giles Court

CF448EP

Waterloo Place

CF448HB

Rowan Court

CF448HY

Llewellyn Street

CF448NF

Mount Pleasant Street

CF448PN

Cascade View

CF449BA

Heol Caradoc

CF448BL

Park Villas

CF448HE

Maple Drive

CF440TN

Llwydcoed Road

CF440UW

Llwydcoed Road

CF448EL

Park Grove

CF448TY

Gobaith Terrace

CF448UG

Bwllfa Road

CF448BS

Willow Grove

CF448DD

Birch Grove

CF440TR

Kingsbury Place

CF440UB

Hafandeg

CF448LH

Church Row

CF440UN

Lle Hyfryd

CF448EW

Wellington Street

CF448RS

Laurel Close

CF448YD

Sycamore Close

CF448BX

The Willows

CF448LF

Trefelin

CF448PS

Gelli Isaf

CF448RU

Redwood Drive

CF448BP

Beechwood Avenue

CF448DA

Alder Drive

CF448PR

Arthurs Place

CF448PT

Pen Y Fro

CF448SE

Brynderwen

CF440DJ

Cwmynysmintan Road

CF440UG

New Scales Houses

CF448EX

Y Dolydd

CF448EZ

Wellington Street

CF448UB

Dare Road

CF440DX

Cwmynysmintan Road

CF447RG

Dare Road

CF448EQ

Y Dolydd

CF440BX

Cefn-Pennar Road

CF440UR

Church Avenue

CF448DQ

Hirwaun Road

CF448LN

Police Houses

CF448RG

Maesycoed

CF448TT

Queen Street

CF447PT

Dare Road

CF448DY

Hirwaun Road

CF448HU

Llewelyn Street

CF448PL

Harriet Street

CF448TS

Queen Street

Data Sources

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