Postcode insights

CF44 8HR

Iestyn Street

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

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Detailed insights for CF44 8HR

Overview

Postcode CF44 8HR is located in an urban city, within the Aberdare West and Llwydcoed ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberdare North & Llwydcoed area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.9 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 North & Llwydcoed is £39,476 per year. The nearest station is Aberdare, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Aberdare Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Aberdare North & Llwydcoed has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 432 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Aberdare North & Llwydcoed has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.4%

Approximately 23.4% 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

3/10

The average income per household in Aberdare North & Llwydcoed is £39,476 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF44 8HR.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for CF44 8HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Aberdare

N/A

Walking directions to Aberdare

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF44 8HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAberdare ParkLargeWalking directions to Aberdare Park

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
5,078.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.84(+44%)
Public order
14.14(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.93(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.64(+31%)
Vehicle crime
3.86(+34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
95.88%
Other White
5
1.72%
Irish
3
1.03%
Other
2
0.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
25%
No qualifications
54
22.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
34.68%
Owns outright
30
24.19%
Social rents from council
19
15.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.71%
Other social rented
10
8.06%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

Median price£179,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £250K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £585,000.

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 West and Llwydcoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£287,500£263
Semi-Detached21£218,000£228
Terraced46£150,000£171
Flats4£69,498£112

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,500£131,998£88,750
2017£215,000£36,250£132,875£80,000
2018£205,000£40,000£120,500£88,000
2019£225,000£46,000£141,500£89,995
2020£253,000£147,950£87,000
2021£244,995£62,500£160,000£113,000
2022£323,000£63,000£192,000£120,000
2023£329,995£76,500£202,500£136,000
2024£298,500£182,000£125,000
2025£285,750£67,500£197,475£135,000
2026£295,000£69,498£130,000£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159£128£97
2017£169£60£125£102
2018£184£58£152£102
2019£187£74£153£98
2020£195£156£104
2021£214£81£167£133
2022£249£113£214£142
2023£264£116£211£147
2024£246£199£157
2025£242£102£227£167
2026£285£140£144£154
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberdare West and Llwydcoed in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 8HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 8HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025Bow Iestyn, Iestyn Street, Aberdare, CF44 8HRDetachedFreehold£195,000
11 Apr 20251, Iestyn Street, Aberdare, CF44 8HRDetachedFreehold£134,000
03 Oct 202531, Cemetery Road, Aberdare, CF44 8HLTerracedFreehold£125,000
19 Sept 202537, Cemetery Road, Aberdare, CF44 8HLDetachedFreehold£585,000
07 Feb 202555, Llewelyn Street, Aberdare, CF44 8HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,000

Schools

In the CF44 8HR postcode area, located within Aberdare North & Llwydcoed, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF44 8HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableTy Gwyn Education CentresWelsh establishment

N/A

0.1 miNot applicablePark Lane Special SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableAberdare Park PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF44 8HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ann Crimmings

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Gareth Jones

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sharon Rees

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed - 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
ParishAberdare WestW04001012
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aberdare North & LlwydcoedW02000253
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 002CW01001153
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF44 8HR

Is CF44 8HR (Aberdare North & Llwydcoed) safe?

The area around CF44 8HR records about 92 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF44 8HR?

The median sale price around CF44 8HR in Aberdare North & Llwydcoed is £179,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF44 8HR?

There are 10 schools close to CF44 8HR, including Ty Gwyn Education Centres, Park Lane Special School and Aberdare Park Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF44 8HR?

The closest station to CF44 8HR is Aberdare, about 1,600 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF44 8HR?

CF44 8HR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 432 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF44 8HR (Aberdare North & Llwydcoed) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF44 8HR is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ann Crimmings (Labour Party), Gareth Jones (Labour Party) and Sharon Rees (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.