Postcode report
CF44 9AU Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CF44 9AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF44 9AU 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 9AU, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF44 9AU are housing and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 9AU is based on Rhondda Cynon Taf 001 Census 2021. It covers 9,184 residents, 112 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 24% 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 1/10.
For property prices near CF44 9AU, 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 9AU can compare 10 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 9AU 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 9AU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF44 9AU
Is CF44 9AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 12% 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 9AU?
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 9AU?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF44 9AU?
LocaleIQ matched CF44 9AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF44 9AU?
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 9AU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.