CF44 9RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Pleasant in Aberdare. Administratively it sits within Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos ward and the Cynon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, CF44 9RT represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 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 9RT are sourced from Output Area W00006263 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT PLEASANT, CF44 9RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, CF44 9RT.
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42
£ 33,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF44 9RT 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF44 9RT's 72% ownership and 42-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 9RT. The average age is 42.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF44 9RT has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hirwaun Stores0.7 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank1.0 km
- Merthyr Cynon Foodbank1.0 km
- Fferyllfa The Co-operative0.8 km
- Hirwaun Village Stores0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ty Newydd Country Hotel1.0 km
- Ty Newydd Country Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lamb Inn0.7 km
- Hirwaun RFC0.7 km
- Clwb Rygbi Hirwaun0.7 km
- The Lamb Inn0.7 km
- The Prince of Wales0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group Ltd0.9 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Family Kebab House0.9 km
- Lalon Shah Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Good Taste0.6 km
- Lalon Shah Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Lucky House Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Mogsybelle by Michelle0.8 km
- Mogsybelle by Michelle0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aberdare6.2 km
- Treherbert8.1 km
- Ynyswen8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Mount Pleasant Inn0.0 km
- Mount Pleasant Inn0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CF449RT · Data under Open Government Licence