Rhosilli Close Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf
1 address across 1 postcode (CF44), about 70 m long. USRN 47411437.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 1997 the median was £10,800 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 Aberdare, about 5.5 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 202 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hirwaun Medical Centre, about 390 m away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | £10,800 | £10,800 | £10,800 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 1997 | 117 CF44 9RW | Terraced | £10,800 |
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 (65% of about 600 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 10 address points in this street's postcodes, 2 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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: 2 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 202 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF44 9RW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Aberdare 341,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Treherbert 175,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Cwmbach 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prince of Wales Hirwaun | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Heol Nant Cwmdare | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 39.7 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hirwaun Medical Centre | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | Croft Practice Limited | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Ysbyty George Thomas | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Police station | Aberdare Police Station | 340 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,510 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Johns Lane Allotment 4,590 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of Hirwaun Ironworks, a scheduled monument, 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of Hirwaun Ironworks | Scheduled monument | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hirwaun Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Mynydd Cefn-y-gyngon | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Coed Llwyn-y-môch | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Mynydd Bwllfa | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Cwm Ynysmintan | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Penderyn Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirwaun Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun Welsh medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House Chinese Takeaway CF44 9NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jun 2026 |
| The Lamb Inn CF44 9NL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd CF44 9NN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Good Taste CF44 9PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| The Prince of Wales CF44 9NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Nollys Nibbles CF44 9SW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Best One CF44 9SN | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy CF44 9SW | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Hirwaun Village Stores CF44 9SW | Retailers - other | 380 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips CF44 9SW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Lalon Shah Indian Takeaway CF44 9SW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Family Kebab House CF44 9SW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Penaluna's Road Chip CF44 9SW | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Hirwaun RFC CF44 9SL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Hirwaun Village Hall CF44 9SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Limeslade Close (8); On or near Caswell Close (8); On or near Foundry Road (7); On or near Rhossilli Close (6); On or near Langland Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 64% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 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 | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- CF44 9RW: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rhossilli Close · Limeslade Close · Rhossilli Close · Tower Road · Caswell Close · Langland Close
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.