Postcode CF44 9EU is located in a rural town, within the Pen-y-waun ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Hirwaun & Rhigos area. It has None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hirwaun & Rhigos is £38,216 per year. The nearest station is Aberdare located about 2.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hirwaun & Rhigos has a unknown level of deprivation, ranked at position 101 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Hirwaun & Rhigos has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hirwaun & Rhigos is £38,216 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF44 9EU.
The nearest station is Aberdare located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £122,500 in Pen-y-waun area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £125,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £107,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pen-y-waun
In the CF44 9EU postcode area, located within Hirwaun & Rhigos, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for CF44 9EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louisa Addiscott
Pen-y-waun - Elected 5 May 2022
Gerald Jones
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.