CF44 8EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Grove, 0.4km from Trecynon in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Aberdare West and Llwydcoed ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF44 8EL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k. 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 8EL are sourced from Output Area W00006093 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK GROVE, CF44 8EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK GROVE, CF44 8EL.
265
46
£ 36,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF44 8EL — age 46, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 8EL. The average age is 45.6. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 155,000
11 sales · Mean £ 153,318
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 8EL has low crime rates — 43 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
32 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.9 km
- Glynrhedynog0.8 km
- Savers1.0 km
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.8 km
- B&M Bargains1.0 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ty Andrew Guest House0.8 km
- Ty Andrew Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Aberdare Masonic Club0.9 km
- Cambrian Inn0.7 km
- Clwb Rygbi Aberdâr0.9 km
- The Bush Inn1.0 km
- Yr Ieuan ap Iago1.0 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Carriages Training Restaurant0.9 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Peppers Restaurant0.9 km
- Spice Corner0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods plc1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Jin Ocean0.9 km
- King's Flavour0.9 km
- Turkish Delight0.9 km
- Golden Star0.6 km
- King's Flavour0.9 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare0.9 km
- Cwmbach3.4 km
- Fernhill5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Comin Infants` School0.2 km
- Comin Infants` School0.2 km
- Park Gates0.3 km
- Park Gates0.3 km
- Wellington Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF448EL · Data under Open Government Licence