Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

CWRT YR AFON, CF44 8PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CWRT YR AFON, CF44 8PQ.

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Population

449

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF44 8PQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CF44 8PQ is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF44 8PQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cwrt Yr Afon, 0.7km from Trecynon in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Administratively it sits within Aberdare West and Llwydcoed ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k. 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 8PQ are sourced from Output Area W00006103 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 8PQ. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

Semi-Detached

£ 277,500

1 sales · Mean £ 277,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF44 8PQ has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime5
Burglary4
Public order4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Tatlah Stores0.5 km
  • A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.5 km
  • Crust and Crumbs0.5 km
  • KTA General Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Tatlah Stores0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Harlequins Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Mount Pleasant Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • Welsh Harp/Cross Inn0.6 km
  • Llwyncelyn Inn0.6 km
  • The Bridgend Inn0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Chartwells0.9 km
  • The Coliseum0.6 km
  • Cwmni Dda Day Centre0.5 km
  • Maesnewydd Garden Centre0.5 km
  • The Coliseum0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fai's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Mama's Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Coed Box0.6 km
  • Ali Baba0.7 km
  • Coed Box0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aberdare1.5 km
  • Cwmbach4.0 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Arthurs Place0.1 km
  • Full Moon0.1 km
  • Full Moon0.2 km
  • Shop Houses0.2 km
  • Shop Houses0.2 km