CF44 8SL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Eithin, 0.3km from Cwmdare in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Aberdare West and Llwydcoed ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF44 8SL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 97% 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: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.5% 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 8SL are sourced from Output Area W00006095 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYN EITHIN, CF44 8SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN EITHIN, CF44 8SL.
394
40
£ 37,200 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF44 8SL — age 40, 97% ownership, 0% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 8SL. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 179,500
1 sales · Mean £ 179,500
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
2 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 8SL has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Llwyncelyn Inn0.8 km
- Llwyncelyn Inn0.8 km
- Welsh Harp/Cross Inn0.9 km
- Clwb Cymdeithasol a Lles Glowyr Cwmdâr0.5 km
- The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Burger Xpress Ltd0.7 km
- Canolfan Arddio Maesnewydd0.9 km
- Cwmni Dda Day Centre0.9 km
- Burger Xpress Ltd0.7 km
- Lakeside Cafe1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Tatlah Stores1.0 km
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd0.9 km
- Crust and Crumbs1.0 km
- Cwmdare Stores0.4 km
- KTA General Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fai's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Mama's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Aquadare Coffee Cabin1.0 km
- Mama's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Aquadare Coffee Cabin1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare1.9 km
- Cwmbach4.2 km
- Fernhill6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bryn Eithin0.1 km
- Bryn Eithin0.1 km
- Laburnum Drive0.1 km
- Laburnum Drive0.1 km
- Pen-y-fro0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF448SL · Data under Open Government Licence