CF44 9EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arfryn, 1.0km from Penywaun in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Pen-y-waun ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF44 9EL 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 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 9EL are sourced from Output Area W00006419 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARFRYN, CF44 9EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARFRYN, CF44 9EL.
295
36
£ 33,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 9EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in CF44 9EL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 9EL. The average age is 35.8. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF44 9EL is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- McBride General Store0.4 km
- Penywaun Newsagent0.1 km
- Penywaun Pantry Food Bank0.4 km
- Alan's General Stores0.1 km
- Penywaun Newsagent0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Sian's Cafe0.1 km
- Sian's Cafe0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Penywaun Fish Bar0.1 km
- Penywaun Fish Bar0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Penywaun Club & Institute Ltd0.4 km
- Penywaun Club & Institute Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare3.6 km
- Cwmbach6.1 km
- Treherbert7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bryncoed0.1 km
- Garwellt0.1 km
- Haulfryn0.1 km
- Bryncoed0.1 km
- Arfryn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF449EL · Data under Open Government Licence