Postcode insights

CF44 6BU

Blaencwmboi Villas

Aberaman

Interactive map showing CF44 6BU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF44 6BU

Overview

Postcode CF44 6BU is located in an urban city, within the Aberaman ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberaman area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberaman is £38,465 per year. The nearest station is Fernhill, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Aberaman has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Aberaman has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.4%

Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Aberaman is £38,465 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF44 6BU.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for CF44 6BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Fernhill

N/A

Walking directions to Fernhill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
118.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.21(+48%)
Public order
16.05(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.53(+19%)
Vehicle crime
10.87(+279%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.25(-1%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
361
93.77%
Pakistani
12
3.12%
Other White
6
1.56%
Other Black
2
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.52%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
97
31.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
20%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
41.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
23.12%
Owns with a mortgage
38
21.97%
Other social rented
15
8.67%
Social rents from council
3
1.73%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Aberaman

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £200K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Aberaman area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberaman over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£325,000£229
Semi-Detached21£220,000£186
Terraced73£125,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberaman

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberaman.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£125,000£60,000
2017£165,000£90,000£63,750
2018£224,950£110,000£70,000
2019£237,950£120,000£75,000
2020£215,425£118,500£75,000
2021£258,475£160,000£85,000
2022£292,475£184,950£110,000
2023£327,475£210,000£106,500
2024£320,000£192,000£110,000
2025£330,000£220,000£122,286
2026£255,000£166,000£129,475
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberaman.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberaman.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125£110£72
2017£119£86£70
2018£151£113£81
2019£153£113£85
2020£183£132£80
2021£182£136£103
2022£212£170£124
2023£242£210£124
2024£225£204£127
2025£223£239£142
2026£234£151£144
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberaman.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 6BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 6BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 20256, Clos Afon, Aberdare, CF44 6BFSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,000
23 Jan 202634, Bronallt Terrace, Aberdare, CF44 6BPTerracedFreehold£148,000
10 Oct 202520, Bronallt Terrace, Aberdare, CF44 6BWTerracedFreehold£80,000
08 Apr 20263, Mostyn Street, Aberdare, CF44 6BATerracedFreehold£85,000
27 Jan 202632, Mostyn Street, Aberdare, CF44 6BATerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the CF44 6BU postcode area, located within Aberaman, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF44 6BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableGlenboi Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCapcoch Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableMountain Ash Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF44 6BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Cook

Aberaman - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sheryl Evans

Aberaman - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Tina Williams

Aberaman - 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
WardAberamanW05001071
ParishAberaman SouthW04001010
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AberamanW02000256
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 005FW01001142
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF44 6BU

Is CF44 6BU (Aberaman) safe?

The area around CF44 6BU records about 97 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 6BU?

The median sale price around CF44 6BU in Aberaman is £135,000 (about £157 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF44 6BU?

There are 3 schools close to CF44 6BU, including Glenboi Primary School, Capcoch Primary School and Mountain Ash Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF44 6BU?

The closest station to CF44 6BU is Fernhill, about 588 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF44 6BU?

CF44 6BU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 245 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF44 6BU (Aberaman) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF44 6BU is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Julie Cook (Labour Party), Sheryl Evans (Labour Party) and Tina Williams (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.