PONTPREN, CF44 0SJ House Prices & Local Information

CF44 0SJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pontpren, 0.2km from Pontbren Llwyd in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Administratively it sits within Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, CF44 0SJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0SJ are sourced from Output Area W00006477 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.