Postcode insights

CF44 0DU

Cwmbach

Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Detailed insights for CF44 0DU

Overview

Postcode CF44 0DU is located in an urban city, within the Cwmbach ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberdare East & Cwm-bach area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberdare East & Cwm-bach is £42,583 per year. The nearest station is Cwmbach, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Aberdare East & Cwm-bach has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 695 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Aberdare East & Cwm-bach has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

Approximately 19.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Aberdare East & Cwm-bach is £42,583 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF44 0DU.

Transport

The nearest station is Cwmbach located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF44 0DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Cwmbach

N/A

Walking directions to Cwmbach

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
1,796.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.35(+19%)
Public order
15.85(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.41(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.2(-2%)
Drugs
5.04(+95%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
95.12%
Indian
4
1.63%
Other Asian
4
1.63%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
26.29%
No qualifications
47
22.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.43%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
41.53%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.27%
Social rents from council
12
10.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.17%
Other social rented
11
9.32%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Cwmbach

Median price£183,750
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £266K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £183,750 (about £213 per square foot) in Cwmbach area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwmbach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£309,750£253
Semi-Detached26£180,500£213
Terraced11£142,000£164
Flats1£84,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwmbach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmbach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£68,500£127,225£76,998
2017£174,995£58,373£135,000£70,000
2018£196,000£82,500£135,000£93,500
2019£197,498£84,500£125,000£84,750
2020£197,000£85,000£150,000£93,000
2021£240,000£79,995£160,000£113,995
2022£310,000£80,000£184,000£130,000
2023£295,000£109,950£185,000£137,500
2024£288,500£105,000£190,000£115,500
2025£315,000£85,500£210,000£133,500
2026£312,500£145,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmbach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwmbach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129£140£130£87
2017£167£94£137£84
2018£165£130£146£109
2019£170£126£108£98
2020£192£123£154£121
2021£206£153£184£130
2022£230£162£217£157
2023£225£172£197£174
2024£248£163£220£156
2025£238£173£214£160
2026£274£168£143
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwmbach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cwmbach in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 0DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 0DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20253, Chapel Row, Aberdare, CF44 0LRTerracedFreehold£135,000
22 Aug 20254, Chapel Row, Aberdare, CF44 0LRTerracedFreehold£155,000
23 Jan 2026Abernantygroes Isaf, Bridge Road, Aberdare, CF44 0LSDetachedFreehold£425,000
14 Mar 20257, Bridge Road, Aberdare, CF44 0LSTerracedFreehold£75,000
14 Mar 202531, Bridge Road, Aberdare, CF44 0LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the CF44 0DU postcode area, located within Aberdare East & Cwm-bach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF44 0DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCwmbach Community PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCwmbach C.I.W. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableOaklands Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF44 0DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF44 0DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidlFfordd Tirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44 0AHWalking directions to Lidl

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF44 0DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeffrey Alan Elliott

Cwmbach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mustapha Maohoub

Cwmbach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gerald Jones

Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyMerthyr Tydfil and AberdareW07000099
WardCwmbachW05001080
ParishCwmbachW04001013
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aberdare East & Cwm-bachW02000255
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 004BW01001168
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF44 0DU

Is CF44 0DU (Aberdare East & Cwm-bach) safe?

The area around CF44 0DU records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF44 0DU?

The median sale price around CF44 0DU in Aberdare East & Cwm-bach is £183,750 (about £213 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF44 0DU?

There are 3 schools close to CF44 0DU, including Cwmbach Community Primary, Cwmbach C.I.W. Primary School and Oaklands Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF44 0DU?

The closest station to CF44 0DU is Cwmbach, about 584 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF44 0DU?

CF44 0DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 695 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF44 0DU (Aberdare East & Cwm-bach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF44 0DU is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jeffrey Alan Elliott (Labour Party) and Mustapha Maohoub (Labour Party).

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.