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About

Pen-y-waun is a residential ward situated on the western side of the Cynon Valley, within the larger community of Hirwaun. The area is characterised by terraced housing built primarily during the industrial era, set against a backdrop of steep valley sides. Its layout follows the contours of the land, with streets climbing from the valley floor. The ward functions as a local residential hub, with its own primary school and community facilities serving the immediate population.

The landscape is dominated by the proximity to open moorland, with the head of the valley leading towards the Brecon Beacons. A notable local feature is the historic Hirwaun Common, an area of upland pasture with rights of common grazing. The ward's position means it acts as a gateway between the built-up valleys and the more rural upland areas to the north, influencing its quiet, settled character.

Area overview

On average Pen-y-waun has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pen-y-waun is £38,216 per year. Pen-y-waun is home to around 2,974 people, with a population density of about 798.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pen-y-waun Population
2,974
Population density
798.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.83(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.15(+18%)
Public order
16.14(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.08(+12%)
Other crime
7.06(+199%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,890
97.08%
Other White
29
0.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.4%
Other
10
0.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.34%
Total population: 2,977

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
949
41.84%
Level 4 qualifications or above
388
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
293
12.92%
Level 3 (A level)
259
11.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
238
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 2,268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
360
28.8%
Social rents from council
327
26.16%
Other social rented
223
17.84%
Owns with a mortgage
184
14.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
115
9.2%
Total households: 1,250

Property prices in Pen-y-waun

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £107,000 in Pen-y-waun area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pen-y-waun 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 Pen-y-waun over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£250,000
Semi-Detached5£138,000
Terraced6£98,500

10 years median price trend in Pen-y-waun

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pen-y-waun.

All postcodes in Pen-y-waun

CF449DN

Llwynderi

CF449ET

Pentwyn Court

CF449HN

Trewaun

CF449LG

Gamlyn Terrace

CF449EP

Mangoed

CF449HD

Arfryn

CF449LF

Fernleigh Place

CF449LH

Cymric Close

CF449BL

Brodawel

CF449DE

Gwladys Street

CF449EG

Ger-Y-Bont

CF449DT

Coed Glas

CF449LE

Hirwaun Road

CF449DA

Penybryn

CF449ED

Dan Yr Heol

CF449HB

Heol Bryn Gwyn

CF449HY

Montana Park

CF449AS

Heol Caradoc

CF449EA

Pen Yr Heol

CF449HA

Bryngwyn Close

CF449ER

Mangoed

CF449LP

Heol Uchaf

CF449BH

Erw Las

CF449LT

Garwellt

CF449DP

Awelfryn

CF449AU

Heol Caradoc

CF449DS

Coed Glas

CF449EH

Arfryn

CF449LU

Garwellt

CF449AP

Gwladys Street

CF449DR

Coed Glas

CF449EE

Bryn Rhos

CF449EY

Heol Bryn Gwyn

CF449LB

Trenant

CF449AW

Heol Keir Hardie

CF449DL

Bryncoed

CF449ES

Mangoed

CF449HS

Waunhir

CF449LA

Trenant

CF449LS

Garwellt

CF449EW

Lawrence Avenue

CF449EN

Arfryn

CF449HR

Hirwaun Road

CF449LN

Hirwaun Road

CF449DU

Coed Glas

CF449EU

Heol Bryn Gwyn

CF449AR

Bronllys

CF449BG

Erw Las

CF449LD

Trenant

CF449DW

Llwynderi

CF449DY

Dan Yr Heol

CF449AT

Llyswen

CF449LL

Hirwaun Road

CF449LW

Perthlwyd

CF449DG

Haulfryn

CF449EB

Dan Yr Heol

CF449EL

Arfryn

CF449AH

Bryngwyn

CF449BE

Heol Dyfed

CF449LR

Derlwyn

CF449AL

Heol Keir Hardie

CF449AY

Heol Caradoc

CF449HW

Hirwaun Road

CF449BN

Heol Silyn

CF449DH

Haulfryn

CF449AN

Heol Keir Hardie

CF449BD

Heol Caradoc

CF449EF

Heol Gelynen

CF449HP

Hirwaun Road

Data Sources

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