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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 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
70
Deprivation level
N/A
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

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £440,000.

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
Detached22£256,000
Flats2£53,500
Semi-Detached13£165,000
Terraced14£137,500

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

CF449QS

Oakbrook Drive

CF449JA

Bryn Onnen

CF449LY

Springfield Gardens

CF449JU

Lamb Road

CF449TU

Tudor Avenue

CF449PT

Bryngelli Estate

CF449TT

Crawshay Street

CF449AJ

Tram Road

CF449NY

Tramway

CF449RQ

Tramway Close

CF449NZ

Redhill Close

CF449QB

Beacons Park

CF449UA

Richmond Drive

CF449TZ

Station Close

CF449PN

Swansea Road

CF449PP

Bethel Place

CF440YX

Chapel Road

CF449UN

Halt Road

CF449NP

Harris Street

CF449BU

Hobbs Lane

CF449SL

High Street

CF449SE

Devonshire Drive

CF449SW

High Street

CF449NU

Tramway

CF449SN

High Street

CF449RP

Langland Close

CF449TA

Station Road

CF449RJ

Mount Road

SA115NF

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449YS

Mount Road

CF449AZ

Cynlas Drive

CF440YJ

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449SJ

Furwood Drive

CF449QH

Denbeigh Court

CF449SF

Penmark Row

CF449RH

Caswell Close

CF449PG

Maescynon

CF449PQ

Tair Briallu

CF440SX

Pontpren

CF449HJ

Heol Pendarren

CF449ND

Brecon Road

CF449SD

Garth Grove

CF449PY

Tower Road

CF449EJ

Heol Gwrangfryn

CF449NX

Longmead Park

CF449TG

Elm Grove

CF449RN

Limeslade Close

CF449UG

Rhigos Road

CF449HX

Cwm Hwnt

CF440SJ

Pontpren

CF449QY

Riverside

CF449SQ

Penderyn Road

CF449QJ

Min Afon

CF449RS

Lle Ysgol

CF449NA

Nant Celyn

CF449JS

Chapel Road

CF449YZ

Pendarren Court

CF449JW

Pontpren

CF440EJ

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449RT

Mount Pleasant

CF449TD

Ty Bruce Lane

CF449PX

Heol Pendarren

CF449LZ

Madison Drive

CF449QZ

Greenwood Drive

CF449TY

Tudor Avenue

CF449UL

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

CF449YN

Ninth Avenue

CF449SU

Heol Uchel

CF449SA

Fair View

CF449TX

Woodland Park

CF449SX

Penderyn Road

CF449PA

Tramway

CF449NT

Cynon Terrace

CF449QU

Moorland Close

CF449BX

Heol Esgyn

CF449JN

Pontpren

CF449RA

Foundry Road

CF449PD

Bethel Place

CF449QE

Long Meadow Close

CF449SS

Davies Row

Data Sources

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