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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

CF448ET

Phillip Street

CF448PF

Clive Place

CF448RH

Maes Brynna

CF440UB

Hafandeg

CF448PA

Mill Street

CF448LD

Trefelin

CF440TU

Delfryn

CF448LU

Hirwaun Road

CF448BG

Gadlys Street

CF448TG

Y Garth

CF448UL

Bwllfa Row

CF448EQ

Y Dolydd

CF448ES

Wellington Street

CF440TW

Tyrheol

CF449BP

Ffordd Y Coleg

CF448DA

Alder Drive

CF448TN

The Crescent

CF440YL

Tre Ifor

CF448UE

David Street

CF448BN

Glan Road

CF449AE

Hirwaun Road

CF448BX

The Willows

CF448NE

David Street

CF440UA

Maes Yr Haf

CF440YB

Waun Row

CF448LN

Police Houses

CF448DY

Hirwaun Road

CF448PR

Arthurs Place

CF448YD

Sycamore Close

CF440TH

Shop Houses

CF448ED

Hirwaun Road

CF440UU

Horeb Terrace

CF448HR

Iestyn Street

CF448HB

Rowan Court

CF448PN

Cascade View

CF448HY

Llewellyn Street

CF440UD

Plas Marl

CF440UW

Llwydcoed Road

CF448SB

Glasfryn

CF448NA

Mill Street

CF448NH

Meirion Street

CF448PX

Gelli Aur

CF448NP

Union Street

CF448AJ

The Ridings

CF448AZ

The Ridings

CF448TA

Graiglwyd

CF448BU

Cedar Close

CF448NN

Bell Street

CF448PQ

Cwrt Yr Afon

CF448RT

Laburnum Drive

CF448YA

Fern Crescent

CF448TE

Heol Nant

CF440DJ

Cwmynysmintan Road

CF448LF

Trefelin

CF448HE

Maple Drive

CF448HW

Cledwyn Terrace

CF440TQ

Tan Y Bryn Gardens

CF448DT

Wayne Street

CF448PZ

Clos Bychan

CF448NR

Belle Vue Street

CF449AD

Brynderwen

CF440UG

New Scales Houses

CF448PL

Harriet Street

CF440TG

Founders Row

CF448LB

Trefelin

CF448HP

Cledwyn Gardens

CF448HT

Cemetery Road

CF448RP

Parc Glas

CF448PJ

Hafod Wen

CF448DS

Oakwood Court

CF448PY

Craig Y Darren

CF448UG

Bwllfa Road

CF448EJ

Orchard Drive

CF448DJ

Linden Crescent

CF448NY

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

CF448PS

Gelli Isaf

CF448NX

David Street

CF448HG

Cemetery Road

CF448TW

Cwmdare Road

CF448RB

Bryn Terrace

CF440AX

Ysguborwen

CF440AQ

Maes Y Ffion

CF448SD

Blaenwern

CF440UY

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

CF449BS

Rhodfa Crawshay

CF440TD

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

CF448AX

Lakeside

CF448NW

Bell Street

CF440UT

Merthyr Road

CF440UP

Cwmynysminton Road

CF448RD

Cwmdare Road

CF448UF

Bwllfa Road

CF448BT

Fair Oak Close

CF449AF

Hirwaun Road

CF440TP

Miners Row

CF448DE

The Cwm

CF440TS

Moriah Place

CF448NU

Ebenezer Street

CF440TR

Kingsbury Place

CF448PE

Clive Street

Data Sources

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