CF44 9DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwladys Street, 0.7km from Penywaun in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Pen-y-waun ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF44 9DE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 9DE are sourced from Output Area W00006425 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GWLADYS STREET, CF44 9DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWLADYS STREET, CF44 9DE.
331
40
£ 33,600 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 9DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in CF44 9DE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 9DE. The average age is 39.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF44 9DE is moderate at 60 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 Store0.1 km
- Penywaun Newsagent0.4 km
- Penywaun Pantry Food Bank0.2 km
- Alan's General Stores0.4 km
- Penywaun Newsagent0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Sian's Cafe0.4 km
- Sian's Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Penywaun Fish Bar0.4 km
- Penywaun Fish Bar0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Penywaun Club & Institute Ltd0.1 km
- Penywaun Club & Institute Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare3.2 km
- Cwmbach5.7 km
- Treherbert7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Heol Keir Hardie0.1 km
- Gwladys Street0.1 km
- Heol Keir Hardie0.1 km
- Gwladys Street0.1 km
- Colliers` Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF449DE · Data under Open Government Licence