CF44 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Cwmbâch in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Cwmbach ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF44 0AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF44 0AY are sourced from Output Area W00010300 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF44 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF44 0AY.
206
36
£ 35,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 75% of tenure in CF44 0AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 0AY. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 0AY has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Pant Farm Stores0.8 km
- Pant Farm Stores0.8 km
- A & J M Sheppard0.9 km
- Londis0.1 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Club @ Aberaman0.9 km
- The Queen Victoria Inn0.3 km
- The Lounge Bar0.4 km
- The Queen Victoria Inn0.3 km
- Tirfounder Fields0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Nix @ Phoenix Dance & Gymnastics0.1 km
- Compass0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Dragons Den Soft Play Ltd0.6 km
- Fergie's Caff0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.8 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chan's0.3 km
- Oriental House0.9 km
- Chan's0.3 km
- Cwmbach Chippy0.1 km
- Dominos Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbach0.1 km
- Fernhill2.3 km
- Aberdare2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Depot0.0 km
- Aberdare Bus Depot0.0 km
- Stagecoach Aberdare Depot0.0 km
- Cwmbach Bus Depot0.0 km
- Brodeg Bottom0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF440AY · Data under Open Government Licence