Postcode CF44 9PN 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 2.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Hirwaun & Rhigos has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.2% 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 9PN.
The nearest station is Aberdare located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £252,000 | £213 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £200,000 | £209 |
| Terraced | 11 | £135,000 | £155 |
| Flats | 1 | £50,000 | £81 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF44 9PN.
In the CF44 9PN postcode area, located within Hirwaun & Rhigos, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for CF44 9PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Owain Rogers
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos - Elected 5 May 2022
Karen Morgan
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos - Elected 5 May 2022
Gerald Jones
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF44 9PN 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.
The median sale price around CF44 9PN in Hirwaun & Rhigos is £200,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to CF44 9PN, including Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun, Hirwaun Primary School and Penywaun Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CF44 9PN 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).
The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF44 9PN 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).
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.