Albert Road is in Pontypridd and in Taff-Ely district. CF37 1LA is located in the Graig and Pontypridd West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Road, Pontypridd, CF37 1LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 1LL, CF37 1LG, CF37 1QP, CF37 1LN, CF37 1LF, CF37 1LQ, CF37 1NE, CF37 1NB, CF37 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF37 1LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50% | 49.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 1LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 41.9% | 44.5% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 35.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 48.4% | 36.3% | -12.1% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 39.3% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 30.1% | 24.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 18.4% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 29.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.9% | 92.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
In this area, 90.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 90.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 91.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 569.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 485.7% higher than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 4th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 360.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Albert Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-08-07 | £109,793 |
| 6 Albert Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-07-31 | £88,880 |
| 4 Albert Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-03-17 | £134,328 |
| Unity Building Albert Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-07-14 | £112,994 |
| 5 Albert Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-11-20 | £125,505 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maes-Y-Coed Primary School Lanwern Road , Maes-Y-Coed CF37 1EQ | - not rated | 288 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 406 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedylan Primary School Tyfica Road , Graigwen CF37 2DB | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trehopcyn Primary School Plymouth Road , Hopkinstown CF37 2RH | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedpenmaen County Primary School Coedpenmaen Close , Pontypridd CF37 4LE | - not rated | 1,340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Royale | 4 High Street | 428 yd | |
| Zucco | 42 Mill Street | 508 yd | |
| Cafe Fresco | 4 Mill Street | 508 yd | |
| Topper Crispy | 46-48 Mill Street | 508 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 86-87 Taff Street | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose & Crown Hotel | High Street | 88 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 24 High Street | 174 yd | |
| Pontypridd Ex-Servicemens Club | Woodland Terrace | 275 yd | |
| The Skinny Dog | Broadway | 405 yd | |
| The Tumble Inn | 4-9 Broadway | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big and Tasty | 36b High Street | 88 yd | |
| Graig Fry | 14 Llantrisant Road | 95 yd | |
| Bocs Bwyd | Unit 1 Maritime Offices, Woodland Terrace | 257 yd | |
| Ponty Food Hub | 13 High Street | 428 yd | |
| Best Square Pizza & Kebab House | 12 High Street | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 103-104 Taff Street | 488 yd | |
| Lidl | Rhondda Road | 639 yd | |
| Asda Pontypridd | Rhondda Road | 639 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 52-53 Taff Street | 815 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 | 203.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.