CF44 9EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 9EN 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 9EN are sourced from Output Area W00006419 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF44 9EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF44 9EN.
295
36
£ 33,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 9EN 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
With 41% social renting, CF44 9EN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 9EN. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF44 9EN 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- Alan's General Stores0.1 km
- Oasis Pantry0.1 km
- McBride General Store0.5 km
- Oasis Pantry0.1 km
- Penywaun Pantry Food Bank0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Penywaun Club & Institute Ltd0.4 km
- Penywaun Club & Institute Ltd0.4 km
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
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare3.6 km
- Cwmbach6.1 km
- Treherbert7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Garwellt0.1 km
- Haulfryn0.1 km
- Bryncoed0.1 km
- Bryncoed0.1 km
- Arfryn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF449EN · Data under Open Government Licence