Postcode report
CF44 9AB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CF44 9AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF44 9AB is a postcode in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF44 9AB, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF44 9AB are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF44 9AB is based on Rhondda Cynon Taf 002 Census 2021. It covers 6,768 residents, 645 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near CF44 9AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF44 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £136k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF44 9AB can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF44 9AB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF44 9AB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF44 9AB
Is CF44 9AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF44 9AB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF44 9AB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF44 9AB?
LocaleIQ matched CF44 9AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF44 9AB?
The latest median sold price is £136k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF44 9AB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.