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Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

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About

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos ward encompasses the northernmost reaches of Rhondda Cynon Taf, bordering the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is defined by its upland geography, with the villages set against the dramatic backdrop of the Hirwaun Moors and the steep slopes of the Rhigos mountain road. This is a landscape shaped by historical industry, with Hirwaun having a long association with ironworking, while Penderyn is known for its whisky distillery, a distinctive local enterprise.

The ward contains sections of the Cynon Valley, with the river flowing south from its source near Rhigos. Land use is a mix of scattered residential communities, farmland, and significant areas of open moorland. The geography directly influences daily life, with the A4061 road over Rhigos Mountain providing a key but often weather-affected route. The area's history is visibly present in sites like the Hirwaun Common, a large area of upland once central to the local iron industry.

Area overview

On average Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos is £38,216 per year. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos is home to around 6,204 people, with a population density of about 79.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Population
6,204
Population density
79.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.2(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.32(-29%)
Public order
9.03(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-24%)
Other crime
5.16(+119%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,013
96.95%
Other White
63
1.02%
Other Asian
31
0.5%
Irish
13
0.21%
Pakistani
12
0.19%
Total population: 6,202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,370
26.96%
No qualifications
1,277
25.13%
Level 3 (A level)
849
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
785
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
434
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 5,082

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,157
43.33%
Owns with a mortgage
776
29.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
289
10.82%
Other social rented
209
7.83%
Social rents from council
179
6.7%
Total households: 2,670

Property prices in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £164,998 in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £351,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos 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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£260,000
Flats2£53,500
Semi-Detached17£162,000
Terraced14£142,498

10 years median price trend in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos.

All postcodes in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449JX

Chapel Road

CF449LY

Springfield Gardens

CF449PA

Tramway

CF449UE

Rhigos Road

CF449RH

Caswell Close

CF440PX

Penyard Road

CF449HJ

Heol Pendarren

CF449LX

Cwrt Twyn Rhyd

CF449QZ

Greenwood Drive

CF449RU

Penderyn Road

CF449TT

Crawshay Street

CF449PX

Heol Pendarren

CF449RB

Manchester Place

CF449SD

Garth Grove

CF449TL

Broniestyn Terrace

CF449YS

Mount Road

CF449BX

Heol Esgyn

CF449RX

Mount Road

CF449TU

Tudor Avenue

CF449QG

Cae Felin Parc

CF449XJ

Orchard Grove

CF449TS

Auburn Rise

CF449TE

Cefndon Terrace

CF449PF

Swansea Road

CF449QL

A4059

CF449YR

Rhigos Road

CF449EX

Cwrt Bryn Isaf

CF449NB

Johnson Park

CF449PB

Merthyr Road

CF449US

Hirwaun Industrial Estate

CF449DX

The Bryn

CF449RP

Langland Close

CF449SL

High Street

CF449QJ

Min Afon

CF449SX

Penderyn Road

CF449TG

Elm Grove

CF449QQ

Cae Felin Parc

CF449YT

Pen Y Banc

CF449QU

Moorland Close

CF449UD

Rhigos Road

CF440YX

Chapel Road

CF449PT

Bryngelli Estate

CF449QS

Oakbrook Drive

CF449SU

Heol Uchel

CF440EJ

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449JN

Pontpren

CF449NT

Cynon Terrace

CF449RS

Lle Ysgol

CF449TP

Primrose Cottages

CF449UY

Hirwaun Industrial Estate

CF449YN

Ninth Avenue

CF440PJ

Penyard Road

CF440RX

Pontpren

CF449NQ

Baptist Place

CF449PE

Swansea Road

CF449PG

Maescynon

CF449PR

Llys Cynon

CF440SJ

Pontpren

CF449RQ

Tramway Close

CF449UX

Pontpren

CF449LQ

Springfield Gardens

CF449NR

Brecon Close

CF449PQ

Tair Briallu

CF449QB

Beacons Park

CF449SW

High Street

CF449TN

Brynsiriol

CF449SJ

Furwood Drive

CF440UJ

Rhoshyfryd

CF449NG

Longfield Court

CF449PH

Maescynon

CF449PU

Meadow Lane

CF449QH

Denbeigh Court

CF449RJ

Mount Road

CF449RW

Rhosilli Close

CF449SH

Bute Place

CF449TY

Tudor Avenue

CF482HU

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449NY

Tramway

SA115NF

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449BU

Hobbs Lane

CF449JZ

Chapel Road

CF449QD

Longmeadow

CF449SQ

Penderyn Road

CF449SS

Davies Row

CF449UH

Halt Close

CF449UP

Hirwaun Industrial Estate

CF449QT

Oakland Close

CF449RN

Limeslade Close

CF449AZ

Cynlas Drive

CF449BT

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449ST

Station Road

CF449NX

Longmead Park

CF449YX

Llwyn Onn

CF440YJ

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449EJ

Heol Gwrangfryn

CF449TA

Station Road

CF449ND

Brecon Road

CF449PS

Rhigos Road

CF449TQ

Johns Lane

CF449AX

Cwm Isaac

Data Sources

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