CF44 9BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Penywaun in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Aberdare West and Llwydcoed ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF44 9BA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9BA are sourced from Output Area W00006074 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF44 9BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF44 9BA.
258
51
£ 36,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF44 9BA spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 9BA. The average age is 51.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 9BA has low crime rates — 29 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- McBride General Store0.4 km
- Penywaun Newsagent0.9 km
- Penywaun Pantry Food Bank0.4 km
- Alan's General Stores0.9 km
- Penywaun Newsagent0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Sian's Cafe0.9 km
- Sian's Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Penywaun Fish Bar0.9 km
- Ali Baba1.0 km
- Penywaun Fish Bar0.9 km
- Ali Baba1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Penywaun Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
- Penywaun Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare2.8 km
- Cwmbach5.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Heol Caradoc0.1 km
- Heol Silyn0.2 km
- Maesycwmrig0.3 km
- Maesycwmrig0.4 km
- Colliers` Arms0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF449BA · Data under Open Government Licence