CF44 8BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glan Road, 0.3km from Gadlys in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Aberdare West and Llwydcoed ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF44 8BW represents 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, down 20.5% 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 8BW are sourced from Output Area W00006098 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLAN ROAD, CF44 8BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLAN ROAD, CF44 8BW.
275
44
£ 37,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 8BW 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
CF44 8BW is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 20.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 8BW. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 157,500
2 sales · Mean £ 157,500
Detached
£ 305,000
4 sales · Mean £ 306,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 8BW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Tatlah Stores0.7 km
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.7 km
- Crust and Crumbs0.7 km
- KTA General Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tatlah Stores0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- The Beehive Inn0.4 km
- The White Lion Hotel0.5 km
- Harlequins Bowling Club0.7 km
- Mount Pleasant Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- The Beehive Inn0.4 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Chartwells0.9 km
- Lakeside Cafe0.3 km
- The Coliseum0.7 km
- Cwmni Dda Day Centre1.0 km
- Maesnewydd Garden Centre1.0 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Fai's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Mama's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Crispy Cod0.9 km
- Golden Star0.6 km
- Imperial Desserts0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ty Andrew Guest House0.9 km
- Ty Andrew Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare1.1 km
- Cwmbach3.5 km
- Fernhill5.5 km
Bus Stops
- St John Baptist School0.0 km
- St John Baptist School0.0 km
- St John Baptist School0.1 km
- Bowling Green0.2 km
- Bowling Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF448BW · Data under Open Government Licence