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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

CF449NL

Brecon Road

CF449SG

Bute Terrace

CF449UG

Rhigos Road

CF449JS

Chapel Road

CF449NH

Brecon Road

CF449QW

The Pines

CF449SN

High Street

CF449UJ

Trebanog Terrace

CF449RT

Mount Pleasant

CF449YJ

Llwyn Onn

CF440SX

Pontpren

CF449BF

Llys Bute

CF449JW

Pontpren

CF449UA

Richmond Drive

CF449NA

Nant Celyn

CF449PZ

Bryncynon

CF449SB

High Street

CF449NS

Brecon Road

CF449NW

Cross Street

CF449PP

Bethel Place

CF449RD

Ger Y Mynydd

CF449SF

Penmark Row

CF449TD

Ty Bruce Lane

CF449NZ

Redhill Close

CF449UF

Rhigos Road

CF449UL

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449PW

Briar Way

CF449PD

Bethel Place

CF449UN

Halt Road

CF449HX

Cwm Hwnt

CF449NE

Ffrwd Terrace

CF449RY

Fair View

CF449SE

Devonshire Drive

CF449TB

John Street

CF449JU

Lamb Road

CF449TZ

Station Close

CF449YZ

Pendarren Court

CF440NJ

Penderyn Road

CF449PY

Tower Road

CF449RZ

Cae Bryn Hyfryd

CF449JA

Bryn Onnen

CF449JY

Chapel Road

CF449NF

Glanant Street

CF440TX

Chapel Road

CF449LJ

Heol Y De

CF449NN

Brecon Road

CF449PN

Swansea Road

CF449JP

Church Road

CF449PJ

Cwrt Glanrhyd

CF449QE

Long Meadow Close

CF449SY

The Pandy

CF449RA

Foundry Road

CF449RL

Caswell Close

CF449TH

Railway Terrace

CF440ND

Heads Of The Valleys Road

CF449QF

Ivy Cottages

CF449TW

Penyard Road

CF449QX

Meadow Close

CF449SA

Fair View

CF449YY

Heol Y Graig

CF440UX

Chapel Road

CF449AJ

Tram Road

CF449BJ

Heol Esgyn

CF440TJ

Chapel Road

CF449JR

Church Road

CF449PL

Maescynon

CF449TJ

Ninth Avenue

CF449YU

Smiths Avenue

CF449DJ

Heol Y Bryn

CF449NU

Tramway

CF449TR

Lisburn Rise

CF449UW

Halt Road

CF449QY

Riverside

CF449TX

Woodland Park

CF449LZ

Madison Drive

CF449NP

Harris Street

CF449JT

Dolgynog

CF449NJ

Briar Way

CF440EX

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449TF

Station Road

Data Sources

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