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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

CF448TT

Queen Street

CF447PB

Clifton Street

CF447LU

Catherine Street

CF447RA

Highland Place

CF448RR

Ael Y Bryn

CF448UB

Dare Road

CF448TG

Y Garth

CF447LA

Victoria Square

CF447PP

Ty Fry

CF448SL

Bryn Eithin

CF448BT

Fair Oak Close

CF448TS

Queen Street

CF447ET

David Price Street

CF447HL

Brynffynon Close

CF448YE

Camellia Close

CF448RT

Laburnum Drive

CF448PT

Pen Y Fro

CF448AZ

The Ridings

CF448SD

Blaenwern

CF448RA

Bryn Terrace

CF447RP

Cwmbach Road

CF448RQ

Cherry Court

CF448BN

Glan Road

CF447LB

Victoria Square

CF448RW

Haulwen

CF447PE

Pendarren Street

CF447LS

Jenkin Street

CF448TP

Holford Terrace

CF448AJ

The Ridings

CF447PS

Heol Y Mynydd

CF448RU

Redwood Drive

CF448TH

Maesgwyn

CF448TU

Howells Row

CF447PY

Arnotts Place

CF448ED

Hirwaun Road

CF447DN

Aberdare East

CF448DD

Birch Grove

CF447PL

Brondeg Terrace

CF447LD

Bute Street

CF447PT

Dare Road

CF447HH

Cardiff Road

CF448RH

Maes Brynna

CF447PR

Harlech Place

CF447EY

Upper Regent Street

CF448UE

David Street

CF447DU

Market Street

CF448UG

Bwllfa Road

CF448DY

Hirwaun Road

CF448LR

Park Lane

CF447NF

Mary Street

CF448RN

Hillside

CF447PG

Graig Street

CF447DP

Cardiff Street

CF447LT

Price Street

CF448TF

Heol Y Twyn

CF446HQ

Cardiff Road

CF448DA

Alder Drive

CF447ED

Duke Street

CF448AX

Lakeside

CF448UH

Bwllfa Dare Terrace

CF448TZ

Dare Court

CF448BG

Gadlys Street

CF448UF

Bwllfa Road

CF447NG

John Street

CF448RL

Broncynon Terrace

CF447DT

Station Street

CF448TB

Nantgwyn

CF448RS

Laurel Close

CF448PN

Cascade View

CF448PZ

Clos Bychan

CF448PU

Lon Y Brynnau

CF448TW

Cwmdare Road

CF448TY

Gobaith Terrace

CF447PN

Unity Street

CF447LP

Rachel Street

CF447NE

Elizabeth Street

CF447ND

Herbert Street

Data Sources

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