Egypt Street is in Pontypridd and in Taff-Ely district. CF37 1BS is located in the Treforest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Egypt Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 1BP, CF37 1BN, CF37 1BD, CF37 1RQ, CF37 1RF, CF37 1BH, CF37 1RH, CF37 1NR, CF37 1NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF37 1BS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.7% | 49.6% | 7.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 58.3% | 50.4% | -7.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF37 1BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.5% | 61.7% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 22.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 53.6% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 28.2% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 12.8% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.6% | 18% | -8.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 41.5% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 81.4% | 81.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 78.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 78.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 5.8% | -3.9% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 10.4% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Egypt Street was 62.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Egypt Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and the 384th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Egypt Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2025-09-08 | £89,000 |
| 6 Egypt Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-10-18 | £158,256 |
| 17 Egypt Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-07-26 | £122,429 |
| 3 Egypt Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-05-17 | £146,694 |
| 13 Egypt Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-05-31 | £159,389 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF37 1BS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 71 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 41 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parclewis Primary School Broadway , CF37 1BE | - not rated | 297 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedpenmaen County Primary School Coedpenmaen Close , Pontypridd CF37 4LE | - not rated | 968 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School John Place , Treforest CF37 1SP | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedylan Primary School Tyfica Road , Graigwen CF37 2DB | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Busy Bean Cafe and Coffee | 117 Broadway | 344 yd | |
| Olive's Attic | 3 Fothergill Street | 502 yd | |
| Mike and Mary Ltd | 66 Park Street | 631 yd | |
| Fire Station | Oxford Street | 760 yd | |
| Cafe Royale | 4 High Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barini's Lounge Bar & Grill | Unit 2, Broadway Retail Centre | 221 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 132-133 Broadway | 221 yd | |
| Broadway Social Club | 102 Broadway | 344 yd | |
| 5th Welch Old Comrades Club & Institute Ltd | 114 Broadway | 344 yd | |
| Pick & Shovel | 17 Fothergill Street | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee 4 You | 180-181 Broadway | 119 yd | |
| The Square Pizza Co | Unit 1b, Broadway Retail Centre | 221 yd | |
| Golden Sea | 121 Broadway | 344 yd | |
| Pedro's Takeaway | 120 Broadway | 344 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 110 Broadway | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Broadway Retail Centre | 344 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Brown Lennox Retail Park, Ynysangharad Road | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-104 Taff Street | 947 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 52-53 Taff Street | 1,034 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.