CF44 8LG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Trefelin, 0.5km from Trecynon 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 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, 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 8LG are sourced from Output Area W00006076 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TREFELIN, CF44 8LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TREFELIN, CF44 8LG.
287
41
£ 36,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 8LG 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 59% owner-occupation and average age 41, CF44 8LG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £125k 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 8LG. The average age is 40.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 97,000
3 sales · Mean £ 104,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 8LG has low crime rates — 31 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
10 nearby- Tatlah Stores0.3 km
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.3 km
- Crust and Crumbs0.3 km
- KTA General Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Tatlah Stores0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Beehive Inn1.0 km
- Harlequins Bowling Club0.7 km
- Mount Pleasant Hotel Ltd0.5 km
- The Beehive Inn1.0 km
- Welsh Harp/Cross Inn0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Chartwells0.9 km
- Lakeside Cafe0.9 km
- The Coliseum0.5 km
- Cwmni Dda Day Centre0.2 km
- Maesnewydd Garden Centre0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Fai's Fish Bar0.3 km
- Mama's Fish and Chips0.3 km
- Ali Baba0.7 km
- Coed Box0.7 km
- Ali Baba0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare1.6 km
- Cwmbach4.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Full Moon0.1 km
- Full Moon0.1 km
- Trefelin0.2 km
- Trefelin0.2 km
- Arthurs Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF448LG · Data under Open Government Licence