Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

RICHARD STREET, CF44 6BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHARD STREET, CF44 6BG.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF44 6BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF44 6BG — age 37, 45% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF44 6BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richard Street, 0.3km from Abercwmboi in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Aberaman ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.

Within the CF44 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 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 6BG are sourced from Output Area W00006028 (shared with 8 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 6BG. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 6BG is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Vehicle crime10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Sugar Rush0.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Sugar Rush0.0 km
  • A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cap Coch Inn0.1 km
  • Clwb Pêl-droed Aberdâr0.3 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Abercwmboi0.9 km
  • Aberdare Town FC0.3 km
  • Cap Coch Inn0.1 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Grill0.5 km
  • Wok U Like0.1 km
  • Wok U Like0.1 km
  • Golden Grill0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cap Coch Coffee0.1 km
  • Cap Coch Coffee0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fernhill1.3 km
  • Cwmbach1.3 km
  • Mountain Ash2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cap Coch0.1 km
  • Cap Coch0.1 km
  • Maple Terrace0.2 km
  • Old Police Station0.2 km
  • Workmen's Hall0.3 km