Postcode insights

CF44 6HQ

Cardiff Road

Aberdare East

Interactive map showing CF44 6HQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF44 6HQ

Overview

Postcode CF44 6HQ is located in an urban city, within the Aberdare East ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberdare West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 206.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberdare West is £42,960 per year. The nearest station is Aberdare, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Aberdare West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Aberdare West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.3%

Approximately 13.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Aberdare West is £42,960 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Aberdare located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF44 6HQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Aberdare

N/A

Walking directions to Aberdare

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
876.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
113.84(+236%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.09(+277%)
Public order
38.12(+364%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.02(+227%)
Other theft
7.31(+60%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
89.44%
Other White
16
4.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.76%
Other Asian
4
1.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.17%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
30.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
21.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.27%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.27%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
67
38.73%
Owns outright
52
30.06%
Owns with a mortgage
30
17.34%
Other social rented
14
8.09%
Social rents from council
9
5.2%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Aberdare East

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£161
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£109K – £180K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £161 per square foot) in Aberdare East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberdare East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£265,000£277
Semi-Detached8£157,500£209
Terraced66£126,250£155
Flats2£74,000£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberdare East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberdare East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143,500£53,500£104,748£75,000
2017£172,500£48,500£114,250£72,500
2018£170,500£46,500£120,000£76,000
2019£181,000£60,000£100,000£83,600
2020£246,000£41,750£167,500£91,000
2021£268,998£82,500£155,000£92,679
2022£258,750£54,000£200,000£108,000
2023£291,000£42,000£150,000£107,000
2024£340,000£62,000£202,000£125,000
2025£255,000£63,000£213,000£120,000
2026£274,000£137,000£111,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberdare East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberdare East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129£93£64£84
2017£163£65£109£81
2018£150£97£99£89
2019£166£91£111£99
2020£139£90£125£104
2021£199£126£164£113
2022£232£104£160£133
2023£225£76£171£135
2024£241£96£187£139
2025£276£117£180£146
2026£305£136£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberdare East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberdare East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 6HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 6HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 2025385, Cardiff Road, Aberdare, CF44 6HXTerracedFreehold£46,500
14 Mar 2025424, Cardiff Road, Aberdare, CF44 6HXTerracedFreehold£125,000
09 Jan 2026Tyr Heol, 76, Cardiff Road, Aberdare, CF44 6HJDetachedFreehold£255,000
14 Jul 20251, Cardiff Road, Aberdare, CF44 7HHTerracedFreehold£85,000
23 Apr 2025427, Cardiff Road, Aberdare, CF44 7HHDetachedFreehold£85,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF44 6HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAberdare Town C.I.W. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableAberdare Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBlaengwawr Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF44 6HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF44 6HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBlaengwar StoresCardiff Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44 6HJWalking directions to Blaengwar Stores
0.4 miIceland9,10 Commercial Street, Aberdare, CF44 7RWWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miBest-one6 Canon Street, Aberdare, CF44 7ATWalking directions to Best-one

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Steve Bradwick

Aberdare East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Victoria Dunn

Aberdare East - 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
WardAberdare EastW05001073
ParishAberdare EastW04001011
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aberdare WestW02000254
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 003BW01001150
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2017-05-01

Frequently asked questions about CF44 6HQ

Is CF44 6HQ (Aberdare West) safe?

The area around CF44 6HQ records about 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6HQ?

The median sale price around CF44 6HQ in Aberdare West is £140,000 (about £161 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF44 6HQ?

There are 7 schools close to CF44 6HQ, including Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School, Aberdare Community School and Blaengwawr Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF44 6HQ?

The closest station to CF44 6HQ is Aberdare, about 796 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF44 6HQ?

CF44 6HQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF44 6HQ (Aberdare West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF44 6HQ is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Steve Bradwick (Labour Party) and Victoria Dunn (Labour Party).

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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.