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Aberdare West

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About

Aberdare West is a residential district situated on the western side of the Cynon Valley. The area is characterised by its terraced housing, which climbs the valley slopes, and local amenities serving the community. It is directly bordered by the town centre to the east and open moorland to the north, providing a clear transition from urban to rural landscapes. The layout follows the contours of the land, with streets offering views across the valley.

A central feature is the Dare Valley Country Park, a large reclaimed industrial area now offering extensive walking paths and woodland. The district includes several schools and recreational grounds, supporting everyday life. The local road network connects it to other parts of Aberdare and wider valley communities. The area's history is visibly linked to the coal industry, with former colliery sites integrated into the green spaces.

Area overview

On average Aberdare West has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberdare West is £42,960 per year. Aberdare West is home to around 7,949 people, with a population density of about 612.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberdare West Population
7,949
Population density
612.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.98(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.99(+38%)
Public order
16.98(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.93(+22%)
Other theft
3.27(-29%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,655
96.3%
Other White
102
1.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.44%
Other Asian
34
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.33%
Total population: 7,949

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,933
29.5%
No qualifications
1,321
20.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,085
16.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,038
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
641
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 6,553

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,433
40.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,051
29.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
572
16.25%
Other social rented
225
6.39%
Social rents from council
160
4.54%
Total households: 3,521

Property prices in Aberdare West

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Aberdare West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aberdare West 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£67,500
Semi-Detached22£197,000
Terraced51£130,000
Detached20£243,000

10 years median price trend in Aberdare West

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

All postcodes in Aberdare West

CF448RX

Redwood Court

CF448BJ

The Rise

CF448YA

Fern Crescent

CF447NW

Ynysllwyd Street

CF448YD

Sycamore Close

CF448HP

Cledwyn Gardens

CF447EL

Dumfries Street

CF448AQ

The Ridings

CF448DS

Oakwood Court

CF447PU

Harlech Place

CF449BQ

Llys Fothergill

CF448BS

Willow Grove

CF448BW

Glan Road

CF447LY

Stuart Street

CF447PF

Brynawel

CF447EN

Cardiff Street

CF447ER

Nith Street

CF448HB

Rowan Court

CF447NB

Tanybryn Street

CF447PD

Clifton Court

CF448SE

Brynderwen

CF447HA

Bond Street

CF448BF

The Dell

CF448DJ

Linden Crescent

CF447EB

Duke Street

CF447LW

Griffith Street

CF448PX

Gelli Aur

CF446ZZ

High Street

CF447LN

Elizabeth Street

CF448RB

Bryn Terrace

CF448TD

Maesgwyn

CF447PH

Glannant Street

CF448BX

The Willows

CF447DG

Cardiff Street

CF448RE

Cwmdare Road

CF448EX

Y Dolydd

CF447HE

Hawthorne Terrace

CF447PW

Ty Fry

CF448BL

Park Villas

CF447LR

Glannant Street

CF447AE

Cardiff Street

CF448HA

Ashbourne Court

CF447NN

Trevor Street

CF447EU

Little Wind Street

CF448TN

The Crescent

CF448PY

Craig Y Darren

CF448RG

Maesycoed

CF448DQ

Hirwaun Road

CF448YB

Cypress Court

CF448RJ

Cherry Drive

CF448BY

Chestnut Close

CF447HG

Maesyffynon Lane

CF448BU

Cedar Close

CF448EQ

Y Dolydd

CF448UL

Bwllfa Row

CF447EG

Cross Street

CF447DF

Bute Street

CF447HF

Wind Street

CF448SA

Hawthorn Rise

CF448BP

Beechwood Avenue

CF448UD

James Street

CF447ES

Wind Street

CF447LL

Wind Street

CF448RF

Maesmelyn

CF448PB

Holly Drive

CF448TA

Graiglwyd

CF447AG

High Street

CF447NY

Chapel Row

CF448BH

Gadlys Street

CF448DB

Hazel Drive

CF448TR

King Street

CF448RP

Parc Glas

CF447AF

Aberdare East

CF448TE

Heol Nant

CF447LE

Bute Street

CF448RD

Cwmdare Road

CF447NH

Herbert Street

CF448TL

Maesgwyn

CF448DE

The Cwm

CF447NL

Trevor Street

CF447RB

Ty Fry Villas

CF447HJ

Bethuel Street

CF447HB

The Close

CF447NP

Ynysllwyd Street

CF448PJ

Hafod Wen

CF447RD

Graig Isaf

CF447PA

Monk Street

CF447RF

Monk Street

CF448SB

Glasfryn

CF448BZ

The Oaks

CF447HD

Oak Street

CF447RG

Dare Road

CF447EF

Merchant Street

CF447EH

Nant Row

CF448HE

Maple Drive

CF447EP

Albert Street

CF448UA

Cwmdare Road

CF447NA

The Grove

CF447LF

Bute Terrace

CF447RE

Graig Place

Data Sources

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