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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 low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
70
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
41.26(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.03(-31%)
Public order
8.06(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.29(-14%)
Vehicle crime
3.71(+29%)
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

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £251K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£252,000£213
Semi-Detached12£200,000£209
Terraced11£135,000£155
Flats1£50,000£81

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,000£96,500£65,000
2017£141,000£115,000£87,500
2018£181,250£110,000£82,500
2019£179,000£114,250£86,500
2020£199,000£130,000£80,000
2021£235,000£137,500£105,000
2022£245,500£165,248£122,475
2023£215,000£175,000£125,000
2024£245,000£158,000£132,000
2025£260,000£180,000£140,000
2026£405,000£195,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£118£78
2017£145£124£100
2018£145£118£101
2019£153£127£104
2020£185£154£101
2021£168£161£125
2022£228£201£122
2023£207£213£137
2024£226£177£144
2025£219£209£155
2026£438£255£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

Is Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos safe?

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

The median sale price in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos is £200,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos sits around rank 645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

The average household income in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos is around £38,216 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos is represented by 2 elected councillors: Adam Owain Rogers (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Karen Morgan (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

All postcodes in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449SH

Bute Place

CF449NL

Brecon Road

CF449QL

A4059

CF449TN

Brynsiriol

CF449NW

Cross Street

CF440RX

Pontpren

CF449TH

Railway Terrace

CF449UF

Rhigos Road

CF449TE

Cefndon Terrace

CF449UJ

Trebanog Terrace

CF449NN

Brecon Road

CF449XJ

Orchard Grove

CF449DJ

Heol Y Bryn

CF449PH

Maescynon

CF449YJ

Llwyn Onn

CF449YT

Pen Y Banc

CF449QD

Longmeadow

CF449SB

High Street

CF449QW

The Pines

CF449DX

The Bryn

CF449QQ

Cae Felin Parc

CF449PZ

Bryncynon

CF449JR

Church Road

CF449YU

Smiths Avenue

CF440NJ

Penderyn Road

CF449TR

Lisburn Rise

CF449PW

Briar Way

CF449SY

The Pandy

CF449TQ

Johns Lane

CF449JP

Church Road

CF449UW

Halt Road

CF449PL

Maescynon

CF449EX

Cwrt Bryn Isaf

CF449YR

Rhigos Road

CF449RL

Caswell Close

CF449US

Hirwaun Industrial Estate

CF449TJ

Ninth Avenue

CF449NE

Ffrwd Terrace

CF449NR

Brecon Close

CF449NH

Brecon Road

CF449NB

Johnson Park

CF449PU

Meadow Lane

CF449SG

Bute Terrace

CF449NF

Glanant Street

CF440EX

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449JZ

Chapel Road

CF449RY

Fair View

CF449BF

Llys Bute

CF449QT

Oakland Close

CF440TX

Chapel Road

CF449LQ

Springfield Gardens

CF449ST

Station Road

CF440TJ

Chapel Road

CF449JX

Chapel Road

CF449NS

Brecon Road

CF449BT

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449RW

Rhosilli Close

CF449TL

Broniestyn Terrace

CF449PR

Llys Cynon

CF449PE

Swansea Road

CF449TS

Auburn Rise

CF440PJ

Penyard Road

CF449TB

John Street

CF440UX

Chapel Road

CF449TP

Primrose Cottages

CF449PB

Merthyr Road

CF449QX

Meadow Close

CF449JY

Chapel Road

CF449TW

Penyard Road

CF449RU

Penderyn Road

CF449QG

Cae Felin Parc

CF449YY

Heol Y Graig

CF449UD

Rhigos Road

CF449JT

Dolgynog

CF482HU

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449PS

Rhigos Road

CF449RB

Manchester Place

CF449BJ

Heol Esgyn

CF449LX

Cwrt Twyn Rhyd

CF449PJ

Cwrt Glanrhyd

CF449NQ

Baptist Place

CF449TF

Station Road

CF449NJ

Briar Way

CF440UJ

Rhoshyfryd

CF449UP

Hirwaun Industrial Estate

CF449RX

Mount Road

CF449UH

Halt Close

CF449UY

Hirwaun Industrial Estate

CF440PX

Penyard Road

CF449NG

Longfield Court

CF449YX

Llwyn Onn

CF449UX

Pontpren

CF449UE

Rhigos Road

CF449QF

Ivy Cottages

CF440ND

Heads Of The Valleys Road

CF449PF

Swansea Road

CF449RD

Ger Y Mynydd

CF449LJ

Heol Y De

CF449AX

Cwm Isaac

CF449RZ

Cae Bryn Hyfryd

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.