Walters Road is in Pontypridd and in Taff-Ely district. CF37 1LX 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 Walters Road, Pontypridd, CF37 1LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 1LW, CF37 1LU, CF37 1LT, CF37 1LP, CF37 1ND, CF37 1LS, CF37 1NE, CF37 1NB, CF37 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF37 1LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 44.7% | 50.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 32.6% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 46.8% | 37% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 37.7% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 25.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 22.9% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 94.9% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 95.6% | 92.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.3% | 37.2% | 28.1% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walters Road was 49.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walters Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 296th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Walters Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2024-08-23 | £53,315 |
| 3 Walters Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2023-09-21 | £141,284 |
| 2 Walters Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-09-15 | £128,310 |
| 5 Walters Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2020-11-27 | £78,881 |
| 9 Walters Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-11-24 | £99,719 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 334 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 682 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedylan Primary School Tyfica Road , Graigwen CF37 2DB | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trehopcyn Primary School Plymouth Road , Hopkinstown CF37 2RH | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parclewis Primary School Broadway , CF37 1BE | - not rated | 1,490 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 | 714 yd | |
| Zucco | 42 Mill Street | 799 yd | |
| Cafe Fresco | 4 Mill Street | 799 yd | |
| Topper Crispy | 46-48 Mill Street | 799 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 86-87 Taff Street | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose & Crown Hotel | High Street | 335 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 24 High Street | 440 yd | |
| Pontypridd Ex-Servicemens Club | Woodland Terrace | 459 yd | |
| Pontypridd RFC | Sardis Road | 669 yd | |
| The Skinny Dog | Broadway | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graig Fry | 14 Llantrisant Road | 197 yd | |
| Big and Tasty | 36b High Street | 335 yd | |
| Bocs Bwyd | Unit 1 Maritime Offices, Woodland Terrace | 444 yd | |
| Rasi's Kitchen | 8 Mound Road | 584 yd | |
| Ponty Food Hub | 13 High Street | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 103-104 Taff Street | 779 yd | |
| Lidl | Rhondda Road | 882 yd | |
| Asda Pontypridd | Rhondda Road | 882 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.