CF44 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornhill Cottages, 0.6km from Cwmbâch in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Cwmbach ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF44 0BA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area W00010310 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNHILL COTTAGES, CF44 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNHILL COTTAGES, CF44 0BA.
373
42
£ 35,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 0BA 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
CF44 0BA is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 0BA. The average age is 41.7. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF44 0BA is moderate at 65 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 Stores0.9 km
- Pant Farm Stores0.9 km
- A & J M Sheppard0.9 km
- Londis0.1 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Club @ Aberaman1.0 km
- The Queen Victoria Inn0.4 km
- The Lounge Bar0.5 km
- The Queen Victoria Inn0.4 km
- Tirfounder Fields0.6 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- Lidl0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.8 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chan's0.3 km
- Chan's0.3 km
- Cwmbach Chippy0.1 km
- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- Cwmbach Chippy0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbach0.1 km
- Fernhill2.2 km
- Aberdare2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Brodeg Bottom0.0 km
- Cwmbach Rail Station0.1 km
- Aberdare Bus Depot0.1 km
- Bus Depot0.1 km
- Cwmbach Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF440BA · Data under Open Government Licence