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Location in Rhondda Cynon TafAbercwmboi sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Abercwmboi
Abercwmboi is a village located in the Rhondda Cynon Taf county of Wales, within the CF44 postcode area. It lies in the Cynon Valley, a region historically known for its coal mining industry. The village is situated near the River Cynon, with the surrounding landscape featuring rolling hills and valleys typical of the South Wales Valleys. Abercwmboi is part of a network of communities that developed during the industrial era, with many houses built to accommodate miners and their families. The area has seen changes in recent decades, with efforts to regenerate local amenities and improve transport links. The village remains a residential community with a strong sense of local identity, and it is accessible by road from nearby towns such as Pontypridd and Aberdare.
School Ratings in Abercwmboi
Families in Abercwmboi have access to 74 local schools.
House Prices in Abercwmboi
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 Abercwmboi
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Abercwmboi, with 36 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Healthcare in Abercwmboi
There are 7 GP surgeries within three miles of Abercwmboi, the nearest being Abercwmboi Medical Practice (0.3 miles away).
Local Data for Abercwmboi
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Property Prices 5,373 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Household Income in Abercwmboi ONS 2023
The average total household income in Abercwmboi 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 Abercwmboi ONS 2025
There are approximately 867 active businesses based in Abercwmboi, 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 Abercwmboi 219 crimes · May 2026
Crime in Abercwmboi 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
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Abercwmboi
Of the 18,041 households in and around Abercwmboi, 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 Abercwmboi.