Pit Place Cwmbach, Rhondda Cynon Taf
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (CF44), about 60 m long. USRN 47400406.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £170,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 1).
- 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 75% to 92% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cwmbach, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 149 to 155 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abercwmboi Medical Practice, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £59,750 | £50,000 | £69,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £12,000 | £12,000 | £12,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2024 | 4 CF44 0LW | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2020 | 4 CF44 0LW | Terraced | £69,500 | |
| 10 Jan 2020 | 4 CF44 0LW | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2005 | 9 CF44 0LW | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | GER Y NANT CF44 0LW | Semi-detached | £12,000 | |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 6 CF44 0LW | Terraced | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (16). Built: 1967-1975 (15); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); rented (private) (3).
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 (45% of about 660 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 38 address points in this street's postcodes, 3 at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 2 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: 3 at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 2 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 0LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| CF44 0LW | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 3 / 2 |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 149 m and 155 m above sea level (152 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF44 0LB | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| CF44 0LW | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cwmbach 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Aberdare 341,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Fernhill 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Office Cwm-bach | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Aberdare Bus Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Green Street Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cwmbach Station Car Park | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 34.9 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Abercwmboi Medical Practice | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cwmbach Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | Gentle Dental Practice | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Cwm Cynon | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Aberdare Police Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 880 m² | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,980 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 90 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Middle Blaennantygroes Road Allotment 1,150 m² | 380 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Darren Fawr Round Cairns, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Darren Fawr Round Cairns | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Graig-y-Gilfach round cairn and earthwork | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Carn Castell y Meibion ring cairn | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cwm y Felin newydd | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Coed y Gwaenydd Bâch | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Coed Tir Estyll | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Coedcae Melarian | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Cefn Pennar | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Rhiw Mynach Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.8 | 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 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 17 |
13 of the street's 17 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbach Community Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmbach Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Oaklands Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Blaengwawr Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Aberdare Community School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| Capcoch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbach Post Office & Store CF44 0LW | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Cwmbach Community Primary School CF44 0HS | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Pant Farm Stores CF44 0HS | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Queen Victoria Inn CF44 0AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Chan's CF44 0HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Cwmbach Convenience Store CF44 0HA | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pond Place (42); On or near Tre Gwilym (33); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (15); On or near Bridge Road (2); On or near Bryn Glas (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 77% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 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) | 66% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 5 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
Bridge Road · Pond Place · Phillip Row · Cwmbach Road · Bro Deg · Thirlmere Terrace · Cerdinen Terrace · Cwmbach Road · Bryn Glas · Tre Gwilym · Aberdare Road · Tregwilym
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.