Welcome to Cwmbach

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Introduction

Cwmbach is a village and community (and electoral ward) near Aberdare, in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Cwmbach means 'Little Valley' in Welsh (Cwm = valley, Bach = little). Cwmbach has a population of 5,117 (mid-2017 estimate).Prior to the industrial revolution, Cwmbach consisted of a number of farms and homesteads; in the early to mid-19th century it became a significant coal mining community.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

n/a

Population

5,112 (2021)

Density

n/a

Mean age

40.5

Ward

Cwmbach

District

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Postcodes

CF44, CF45

ONS ID

W04000680


Council

Contact details for Cwmbach Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Cwmbach Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Cwmbach Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Cwmbach Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Cwmbach Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Cwmbach Parish.

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Local News

A response from Transport for Wales about the Cwmbach Railline crossing

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A response from Transport for Wales about the Cwmbach Railline crossing

Published: 27th Feb 2024

£100m to be spent on roads, buses, cycle lanes and 20mph law in Wales

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£100m to be spent on roads, buses, cycle lanes and 20mph law in Wales

Published: 19th Apr 2024

The legacy of waste from Tunnel Colliery Cwmbach

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The legacy of waste from Tunnel Colliery Cwmbach

Published: 24th Dec 2023