Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

GLAN YR AFON, CF44 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLAN YR AFON, CF44 0DD.

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Population

544

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF44 0DD spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF44 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glan Yr Afon, 0.9km from Cwmbâch in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Cwmbach ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, CF44 0DD represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 19.0% year-on-year. 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 0DD are sourced from Output Area W00010269 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 0DD. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 218,497

4 sales · Mean £ 226,748

Semi-Detached

£ 179,995

5 sales · Mean £ 184,699

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF44 0DD has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Shoplifting26
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Cynon Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Pant Farm Stores0.9 km
  • Pant Farm Stores0.9 km
  • Powerhouse Gym0.8 km
  • Siop Gorsaf Betrol Aberdâr0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The Ynyscynon Inn0.9 km
  • The Lounge Bar0.7 km
  • Tirfounder Fields0.4 km
  • The Club @ Aberaman0.3 km
  • The Ynyscynon Inn0.9 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Cafe Nix @ Phoenix Dance & Gymnastics0.8 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Edge Cafe0.3 km
  • Jubilee Road Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Kon's Kaff0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
  • Farm Foods0.4 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Cwmbach Chippy0.9 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.4 km
  • Cwmbach Chippy0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Oriental House0.2 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cwmbach0.8 km
  • Aberdare1.7 km
  • Fernhill2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Rock Inn0.2 km
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Rock Inn0.3 km
  • Swan0.3 km
  • Swan0.3 km