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Location in Rhondda Cynon TafAberaman sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Aberaman
Aberaman is a community located in the Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough of Wales, within the historic county of Glamorgan. It lies in the Cynon Valley, situated between the towns of Aberdare and Mountain Ash. The area developed during the 19th century as a result of coal mining activity, and the landscape reflects its industrial heritage with terraced housing and former colliery sites. The community is served by Aberaman railway station, which provides connections to Cardiff and other nearby towns. The local area includes several parks and recreational spaces, including the popular Aberaman Park, which offers walking paths and sports facilities. The postcode area CF44 covers the broader region, including nearby villages and residential areas.
School Ratings in Aberaman
Families in Aberaman have access to 72 local schools.
House Prices in Aberaman
Homes sell for an average of £151K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £100K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Aberaman
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Aberaman, with 36 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Healthcare in Aberaman
There are 6 GP surgeries within three miles of Aberaman, the nearest being 74 Monk Street (1 miles away).
Local Data for Aberaman
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Property Prices 5,373 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Household Income in Aberaman ONS 2023
The average total household income in Aberaman is approximately £40,110 a year before tax, 27% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £31,680. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £31,680.
Businesses in Aberaman ONS 2025
There are approximately 867 active businesses based in Aberaman, around 21 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 15 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Crime in Aberaman 219 crimes · May 2026
Crime in Aberaman is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Aberaman
Of the 18,041 households in and around Aberaman, 67% are owned, 16% are socially rented and 17% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Aberaman.