Welcome to Rhigos
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Rhigos () is a small village on the saddle of higher ground between the Vale of Neath and the Cynon Valley. It was part of the old Neath Rural district Council under Glamorgan until 1974. The village then came under the jurisdiction of The Cynon Valley Borough which subsequently became Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales in 1996. It lies just off the old Aberdare road that was the main link between Aberdare and Glynneath, before the A465 road was extended in the 1960s. The hamlets of Cefn Rhigos and Cwm-Hwnt lie to the west of the main village. The population of the community in the 2011 census was noted as 894. For postal purposes it comes under the town of Aberdare, although it is some 7 miles (11 km) from Aberdare town centre, and 2 miles (3.2 km) from Glynneath. It was noted as a township in the parish of Ystradyfodwg in several historical references and people moved to this rural area to work in local industries. Today, the village is a quiet place to live with views of the Brecon Beacons National Park to the north and is within walking distance of Waterfall Country.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,900 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
972 (2021) |
Density |
51 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.8 |
Ward |
Rhigos |
District |
Rhondda Cynon Taf |
Postcodes |
CF44, SA11 |
ONS ID |
W04000701 |
Council
Contact details for Rhigos Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Rhigos Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Rhigos Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Rhigos Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Rhigos Parish.
Local News
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