Postcode insights

CF44 8EN

Cwmbach Road

Aberdare East

Interactive map showing CF44 8EN and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF44 8EN

Overview

Postcode CF44 8EN 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 East & Cwm-bach area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below 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 Aberdare, about 0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Aberdare East & Cwm-bach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 923 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Aberdare East & Cwm-bach has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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 8EN.

Transport

The nearest station is Aberdare located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF44 8EN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Aberdare

N/A

Walking directions to Aberdare

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
849.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.95(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.25(+33%)
Public order
7.23(-12%)
Other theft
3.34(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.78(-62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
332
95.4%
Other Asian
8
2.3%
Other White
7
2.01%
Chinese
1
0.29%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
27.6%
No qualifications
59
19.16%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.77%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
38.86%
Owns outright
61
34.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
22.29%
Other social rented
5
2.86%
Social rents from council
1
0.57%
Total households: 175

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 8EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 8EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202644, Gloucester Street, Aberdare, CF44 7BPTerracedFreehold£70,000
11 Dec 202560, Gloucester Street, Aberdare, CF44 7BPTerracedFreehold£75,000
27 Feb 202560, Gloucester Street, Aberdare, CF44 7BPTerracedFreehold£75,000
09 Jul 20256, Commercial Street, Aberdare, CF44 7RWOtherFreehold£82,000
17 Feb 202534, Commercial Street, Aberdare, CF44 7RWTerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the CF44 8EN 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 8EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAberdare Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCaradog Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableAberdare Town C.I.W. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF44 8EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF44 8EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland9,10 Commercial Street, Aberdare, CF44 7RWWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miBest-one6 Canon Street, Aberdare, CF44 7ATWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miFamily ShopperCanon Street, Aberdare, CF44 7ATWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.2 miGareth Rees33 Canon Street, Aberdare, CF44 7APWalking directions to Gareth Rees
0.3 miTescoDepot Road, Aberdare, CF44 8DLWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF44 8EN, 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 East & Cwm-bachW02000255
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 004AW01001147
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2017-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CF44 8EN

Is CF44 8EN (Aberdare East & Cwm-bach) safe?

The area around CF44 8EN records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8EN?

The median sale price around CF44 8EN in Aberdare East & Cwm-bach is £140,000 (about £161 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF44 8EN?

There are 9 schools close to CF44 8EN, including Aberdare Community School, Caradog Primary School and Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF44 8EN?

The closest station to CF44 8EN is Aberdare, about 36 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF44 8EN?

CF44 8EN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 923 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF44 8EN (Aberdare East & Cwm-bach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF44 8EN 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.