Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

GLAS Y GORS, CF44 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLAS Y GORS, CF44 0BQ.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF44 0BQ 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF44 0BQ has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF44 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glas Y Gors, 0.8km from Cwmbâch in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Cwmbach ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF44 0BQ 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, down 19.0% year-on-year. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area W00006162 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 0BQ. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 169,000

12 sales · Mean £ 167,458

Terraced

£ 156,000

16 sales · Mean £ 149,931

Detached

£ 207,000

13 sales · Mean £ 226,499

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CF44 0BQ is moderate at 50 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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Clwb Golff Aberpennar0.9 km
  • Mountain Ash Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Queen Victoria Inn0.6 km
  • The Lounge Bar0.7 km
  • The Queen Victoria Inn0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.5 km
  • Siop Gyfleustra Cwmbach0.4 km
  • What Aberdare Ltd0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe Nix @ Phoenix Dance & Gymnastics0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Dragons Den Soft Play Ltd0.8 km
  • Fergie's Caff0.4 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chan's0.4 km
  • Chan's0.4 km
  • Cwmbach Chippy0.3 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • Cwmbach Chippy0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cwmbach0.4 km
  • Fernhill2.0 km
  • Mountain Ash2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Brynawelon0.1 km
  • Cwmbach Terminus0.1 km
  • Cwmbach Primary School0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Brodeg Bottom0.3 km