Laura Street is in Treforest, Pontypridd and in Taff-Ely district. CF37 1NW 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 Laura Street, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 1RG, CF37 1NN, CF37 1NL, CF37 1RF, CF37 1QZ, CF37 1NP, CF37 1RQ, CF37 1BD, CF37 1RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF37 1NW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 44.2% | 47.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 55.8% | 52.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 1NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 61.2% | 62.7% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 25.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 54.3% | 41.4% | -12.9% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 36.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 13.9% | 16.1% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.5% | 26.1% | -3.4% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 37.4% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85% | 81.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 85% | 78.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 78% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 10.6% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laura Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cymer average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.
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 Laura Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-03-04 | £201,600 |
| 30 Laura Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-02-09 | £88,213 |
| 6 Laura Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2023-10-18 | £113,637 |
| 38 Laura Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £138,455 | 2023-04-03 | £150,130 |
| 9 Laura Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-31 | £150,448 |
CF37 1NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CF37 1NW 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 | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parclewis Primary School Broadway , CF37 1BE | - not rated | 589 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 873 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedpenmaen County Primary School Coedpenmaen Close , Pontypridd CF37 4LE | - not rated | 994 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes-Y-Coed Primary School Lanwern Road , Maes-Y-Coed CF37 1EQ | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedylan Primary School Tyfica Road , Graigwen CF37 2DB | - not rated | 1,089 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 | 602 yd | |
| The Busy Bean Cafe and Coffee | 117 Broadway | 615 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 86-87 Taff Street | 654 yd | |
| Zucco | 42 Mill Street | 718 yd | |
| Cafe Fresco | 4 Mill Street | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barini's Lounge Bar & Grill | Unit 2, Broadway Retail Centre | 474 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 132-133 Broadway | 474 yd | |
| Club Ice | Unit 2, 4-9 Broadway | 524 yd | |
| The Skinny Dog | Broadway | 524 yd | |
| The Tumble Inn | 4-9 Broadway | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee 4 You | 180-181 Broadway | 229 yd | |
| The Square Pizza Co | Unit 1b, Broadway Retail Centre | 474 yd | |
| Uni Takeaway | 102 Wood Road | 540 yd | |
| Ponty Food Hub | 13 High Street | 602 yd | |
| Best Square Pizza & Kebab House | 12 High Street | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Broadway Retail Centre | 588 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Brown Lennox Retail Park, Ynysangharad Road | 657 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-104 Taff Street | 671 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 52-53 Taff Street | 849 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.