CF44 8BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gadlys Street, 0.2km from Gadlys in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Aberdare West and Llwydcoed ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, 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 8BG are sourced from Output Area W00006098 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GADLYS STREET, CF44 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GADLYS STREET, CF44 8BG.
275
44
£ 37,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 8BG 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 44, CF44 8BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £124k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 8BG. The average age is 44.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 75,000
13 sales · Mean £ 89,576
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 8BG has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
62 nearby- Tatlah Stores0.6 km
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.6 km
- Crust and Crumbs0.6 km
- KTA General Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tatlah Stores0.6 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- The Beehive Inn0.0 km
- The White Lion Hotel0.1 km
- Harlequins Bowling Club0.4 km
- Mount Pleasant Hotel Ltd0.5 km
- The Beehive Inn0.0 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Chartwells0.6 km
- Lakeside Cafe0.1 km
- The Coliseum0.5 km
- Cwmni Dda Day Centre1.0 km
- Maesnewydd Garden Centre1.0 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Fai's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Mama's Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Crispy Cod0.7 km
- Golden Star0.3 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ty Andrew Guest House0.6 km
- Ty Andrew Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare0.8 km
- Cwmbach3.2 km
- Fernhill5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Park Gates0.1 km
- North Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF448BG · Data under Open Government Licence