CF44 9PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Hirwaun in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF44 9PL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 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 9PL are sourced from Output Area W00006255 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF44 9PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF44 9PL.
358
39
£ 33,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 9PL 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF44 9PL's 61% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF44 9PL. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 9PL has low crime rates — 32 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- Hirwaun Stores0.6 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.4 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank0.4 km
- Fferyllfa The Co-operative0.5 km
- Hirwaun Village Stores0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lamb Inn0.7 km
- Hirwaun RFC0.6 km
- Clwb Rygbi Hirwaun0.6 km
- The Lamb Inn0.7 km
- The Prince of Wales0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group Ltd0.6 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Family Kebab House0.5 km
- Lalon Shah Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Lalon Shah Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Lucky House Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Penaluna's0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Mogsybelle by Michelle0.6 km
- Mogsybelle by Michelle0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare5.0 km
- Cwmbach7.5 km
- Treherbert7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hirwaun Fire Station0.1 km
- Hirwaun Fire Station0.1 km
- Maescynon0.2 km
- Maescynon0.3 km
- Tramway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF449PL · Data under Open Government Licence