HIGH STREET, CF44 9SL House Prices & Local Information

CF44 9SL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.9km from Hirwaun in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £146k, 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 9SL are sourced from Output Area W00006259 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.