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CF44 9LQ

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Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

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Detailed insights for CF44 9LQ

Overview

Postcode CF44 9LQ is located in a rural town, within the Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Hirwaun & Rhigos area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hirwaun & Rhigos is £38,216 per year. The nearest station is Aberdare, about 2.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hirwaun & Rhigos has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Hirwaun & Rhigos has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hirwaun & Rhigos is £38,216 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF44 9LQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Aberdare located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
4,791.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.42(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.2(-60%)
Other theft
2.89(-37%)
Public order
2.89(-65%)
Shoplifting
2.89(-55%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
417
97.89%
Indian
4
0.94%
Other White
3
0.7%
Other Asian
1
0.23%
Irish
1
0.23%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
42.72%
Level 3 (A level)
69
21.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
14.87%
No qualifications
25
7.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.28%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
86
55.13%
Owns outright
55
35.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.69%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.28%
Other social rented
1
0.64%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £251K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£252,000£213
Semi-Detached12£200,000£209
Terraced11£135,000£155
Flats1£50,000£81

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,000£96,500£65,000
2017£141,000£115,000£87,500
2018£181,250£110,000£82,500
2019£179,000£114,250£86,500
2020£199,000£130,000£80,000
2021£235,000£137,500£105,000
2022£245,500£165,248£122,475
2023£215,000£175,000£125,000
2024£245,000£158,000£132,000
2025£260,000£180,000£140,000
2026£405,000£195,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£118£78
2017£145£124£100
2018£145£118£101
2019£153£127£104
2020£185£154£101
2021£168£161£125
2022£228£201£122
2023£207£213£137
2024£226£177£144
2025£219£209£155
2026£438£255£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 9LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 9LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jan 202669, Springfield Gardens, Aberdare, CF44 9LQDetachedFreehold£140,821
07 Mar 202511, Greenwood Drive, Aberdare, CF44 9QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
15 Dec 202534, Denbeigh Court, Aberdare, CF44 9QHDetachedFreehold£300,000
21 Nov 202564, Springfield Gardens, Aberdare, CF44 9LYDetachedFreehold£350,000
17 Oct 20256, Springfield Gardens, Aberdare, CF44 9LYDetachedFreehold£217,000

Schools

In the CF44 9LQ postcode area, located within Hirwaun & Rhigos, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF44 9LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gyfun RhydywaunWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableHirwaun Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicablePenywaun Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF44 9LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Owain Rogers

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Karen Morgan

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

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
ParishHirwaunW04000685
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hirwaun & RhigosW02000252
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 001AW01001186
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2002-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CF44 9LQ

Is CF44 9LQ (Hirwaun & Rhigos) safe?

The area around CF44 9LQ records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9LQ?

The median sale price around CF44 9LQ in Hirwaun & Rhigos is £200,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF44 9LQ?

There are 3 schools close to CF44 9LQ, including Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun, Hirwaun Primary School and Penywaun Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF44 9LQ?

CF44 9LQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 996 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF44 9LQ (Hirwaun & Rhigos) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF44 9LQ is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adam Owain Rogers (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Karen Morgan (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.