CF44 8RW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Haulwen, 0.3km from Cwmdare in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Aberdare West and Llwydcoed ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 1.2% 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 8RW are sourced from Output Area W00006096 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAULWEN, CF44 8RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAULWEN, CF44 8RW.
260
51
£ 37,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF44 8RW — age 51, 97% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £208k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 8RW. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 181,250
2 sales · Mean £ 181,250
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Semi-Detached
£ 177,000
5 sales · Mean £ 171,140
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 8RW has low crime rates — 44 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 Stores0.9 km
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.8 km
- Crust and Crumbs0.9 km
- Cwmdare Stores0.3 km
- KTA General Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Welsh Harp/Cross Inn0.9 km
- Llwyncelyn Inn0.6 km
- Llwyncelyn Inn0.6 km
- Clwb Cymdeithasol a Lles Glowyr Cwmdâr0.3 km
- The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cwmni Dda Day Centre0.7 km
- Maesnewydd Garden Centre0.7 km
- Burger Xpress Ltd0.6 km
- Canolfan Arddio Maesnewydd0.7 km
- Cwmni Dda Day Centre0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fai's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Mama's Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Mama's Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Fai's Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare2.0 km
- Cwmbach4.4 km
- Fernhill6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pen-y-fro0.2 km
- Pen-y-fro0.2 km
- Maesmelyn0.2 km
- Maesmelyn0.2 km
- Bryn Eithin0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF448RW · Data under Open Government Licence