CF44 8ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellington Street, 0.3km from Robertstown in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Aberdare West and Llwydcoed ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £72k, 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 8ES are sourced from Output Area W00006085 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON STREET, CF44 8ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, CF44 8ES.
311
50
£ 36,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 8ES falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF44 8ES's 72% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 8ES. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 72,997
2 sales · Mean £ 72,997
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 8ES has low crime rates — 46 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 Stores0.7 km
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.8 km
- Crust and Crumbs0.7 km
- KTA General Stores Ltd0.8 km
- N N Stores0.8 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Clwb Golff Aberdâr0.9 km
- The Beehive Inn0.6 km
- The White Lion Hotel0.5 km
- Aberdare Golf Club0.9 km
- Harlequins Bowling Club0.4 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Chartwells0.0 km
- Lakeside Cafe0.6 km
- Nant 190.9 km
- The Coliseum0.6 km
- Nant 190.9 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Fai's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Mama's Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Jin Ocean0.7 km
- King's Flavour0.7 km
- Turkish Delight0.7 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
- Aberdare0.6 km
- Cwmbach3.1 km
- Fernhill5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Park Gates0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF448ES · Data under Open Government Licence