CF44 8SD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blaenwern, 0.2km from Cwmdare in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Aberdare West and Llwydcoed ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF44 8SD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 8SD are sourced from Output Area W00006095 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLAENWERN, CF44 8SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAENWERN, CF44 8SD.
394
40
£ 37,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF44 8SD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 97% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 8SD. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 189,995
7 sales · Mean £ 177,999
Detached
£ 229,500
5 sales · Mean £ 213,689
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 8SD has low crime rates — 26 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
10 nearby- Tatlah Stores1.0 km
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.9 km
- Crust and Crumbs1.0 km
- Cwmdare Stores0.3 km
- KTA General Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Welsh Harp/Cross Inn1.0 km
- Llwyncelyn Inn0.7 km
- Llwyncelyn Inn0.7 km
- Clwb Cymdeithasol a Lles Glowyr Cwmdâr0.4 km
- The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cwmni Dda Day Centre0.9 km
- Maesnewydd Garden Centre0.9 km
- Burger Xpress Ltd0.7 km
- Canolfan Arddio Maesnewydd0.9 km
- Cwmni Dda Day Centre0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fai's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Mama's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Mama's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Fai's Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare1.9 km
- Cwmbach4.3 km
- Fernhill6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Pen-y-fro0.1 km
- Pen-y-fro0.1 km
- Bryn Eithin0.1 km
- Bryn Eithin0.1 km
- Laburnum Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF448SD · Data under Open Government Licence