Penrhiw Road is in Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 1PF 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 Penrhiw Road, Pontypridd, CF37 1PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 1PG, CF37 1PQ, CF37 1LR, CF37 1LP, CF37 1LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF37 1PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.9% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.1% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 41.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 39% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 12% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 26.2% | 21.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 7.9% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 19.4% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 31.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.2% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 96.2% | 94.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 96.2% | 94.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.8% | 37.2% | 24.6% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrhiw Road was 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penrhiw Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 318th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Mair Penrhiw Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-06-28 | £665,072 |
| Hillside View Penrhiw Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2007-06-21 | £530,512 |
| Hillside View Penrhiw Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2002-03-01 | £540,833 |
| Hillside View Penrhiw Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £85,500 | 1998-12-18 | £386,291 |
CF37 1PF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 607 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trehopcyn Primary School Plymouth Road , Hopkinstown CF37 2RH | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedylan Primary School Tyfica Road , Graigwen CF37 2DB | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parclewis Primary School Broadway , CF37 1BE | - not rated | 1,770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose & Crown Hotel | High Street | 720 yd | |
| Pontypridd Ex-Servicemens Club | Woodland Terrace | 779 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 24 High Street | 826 yd | |
| Pontypridd RFC | Sardis Road | 993 yd | |
| The Skinny Dog | Broadway | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graig Fry | 14 Llantrisant Road | 580 yd | |
| Big and Tasty | 36b High Street | 720 yd | |
| Bocs Bwyd | Unit 1 Maritime Offices, Woodland Terrace | 768 yd | |
| Rasi's Kitchen | 8 Mound Road | 859 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.