Howells Row Godreaman, Rhondda Cynon Taf
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (CF44), about 50 m long. USRN 47401622.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £85,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs £2,289 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cwmbach, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 134 to 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abercwmboi Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £82,500 | £80,000 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £79,000 | £79,000 | £79,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £36,000 | £36,000 | £36,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £61,000 | £61,000 | £61,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £74,950 | £74,950 | £74,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £17,000 | £17,000 | £17,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 5 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2024 | 13 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2022 | 7 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 13 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 3 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 31 May 2018 | 5 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £79,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2015 | 5 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £64,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2012 | 3 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £36,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2007 | 13 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 3 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £61,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2005 | 1 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £74,950 | |
| 12 Dec 2003 | 4 CF44 6DL | Semi-detached | £47,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2001 | 3 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £17,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2000 | 1 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £28,500 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 1 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £21,500 | |
| 2 Feb 1996 | 1 CF44 6DL | Terraced | £10,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Rhondda Cynon Taf in 2026-27: Band D £2,289 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,526 | £1,781 | £2,035 | £2,289 | £2,798 | £3,307 | £3,816 | £4,579 | £5,342 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (78% of about 930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 20 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| CF44 6DL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 |
| CF44 6DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 134 m and 138 m above sea level (136 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF44 6DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CF44 6DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cwmbach 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Fernhill 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Aberdare 341,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Boncyff Godreaman | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Aberdare Bus Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Green Street Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 33.6 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abercwmboi Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Aberaman Pharmacy | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Gentle Dental Practice | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Cwm Cynon | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Aberdare Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cwmaman Convenience Stores, Cwmaman Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,160 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 330 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of Iron Furnace at Cwmaman, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of Iron Furnace at Cwmaman | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coedcae Melarian | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Coed Aberaman | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Cwm Du | Valley | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Coed y Gwaenydd Bâch | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Rhiw Mynach Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Craig Rhiw-ddu | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rhondda Cynon Taf: see them on the Rhondda Cynon Taf page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Capcoch Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Blaengwawr Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmbach Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmbach Community Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Aberdare Town C in W Primary Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmaman Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Inspirations CF44 6DF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Jubilee Road Coffee Shop CF44 6DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Jubilee Road Stores CF44 6DE | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Godreaman Post Office CF44 6DD | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Vasan Trading CF44 6DD | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Pizza Choice & BBQ CF44 6DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Webbers at S Bend Ltd CF44 6ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Abercwmboi RFC CF44 6AX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Home Bargains CF44 6AX | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Oaklands Primary School CF44 6TF | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Rushcliffe Independent Hospital (Aberdare) CF44 6LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ffrwd Street (22); On or near Godreaman Street (11); On or near New Street (6); On or near Cwmaman Road (4); On or near Foundry View (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
York Street · Howell's Row · Cwmaman Road · Forge View · Duffryn Villas · Cwmaman Road · New Street · Foundry View · Ffrwd Street · Bell Place · Forge Row · Godreaman Street
All the streets in CF44 and across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.