Rickards Street is in Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 1RD 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 Rickards Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 1RB, CF37 1NQ, CF37 1QX, CF37 1NG, CF37 1SF, CF37 1NF, CF37 1QP, CF37 1QU, CF37 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF37 1RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 1RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 47.7% | 56.7% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 27.4% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 47.3% | 40.9% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 35.3% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 25.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 10% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 22% | 14.3% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 34% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.6% | 95.1% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 91.2% | 92.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 92.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rickards Street was 101.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% higher than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rickards Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 244th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Rickards Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2020-11-20 | £128,147 |
| 2 Rickards Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2020-01-30 | £103,238 |
| 97A Rickards Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2014-03-11 | £31,372 |
| 103 Rickards Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2013-03-28 | £99,018 |
| 97A Rickards Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2009-11-12 | £51,882 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 407 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes-Y-Coed Primary School Lanwern Road , Maes-Y-Coed CF37 1EQ | - not rated | 480 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedylan Primary School Tyfica Road , Graigwen CF37 2DB | - not rated | 951 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parclewis Primary School Broadway , CF37 1BE | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedpenmaen County Primary School Coedpenmaen Close , Pontypridd CF37 4LE | - not rated | 1,184 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 | 296 yd | |
| Zucco | 42 Mill Street | 414 yd | |
| Cafe Fresco | 4 Mill Street | 414 yd | |
| Topper Crispy | 46-48 Mill Street | 414 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 86-87 Taff Street | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Inn | 24 High Street | 49 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Hotel | High Street | 117 yd | |
| The Skinny Dog | Broadway | 241 yd | |
| The Tumble Inn | 4-9 Broadway | 241 yd | |
| Club Ice | Unit 2, 4-9 Broadway | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big and Tasty | 36b High Street | 117 yd | |
| Graig Fry | 14 Llantrisant Road | 267 yd | |
| Ponty Food Hub | 13 High Street | 296 yd | |
| Best Square Pizza & Kebab House | 12 High Street | 296 yd | |
| Dragon Pizza and Kebab House Ltd | 10 High Street | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 103-104 Taff Street | 379 yd | |
| Lidl | Rhondda Road | 676 yd | |
| Asda Pontypridd | Rhondda Road | 676 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 52-53 Taff Street | 711 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Brown Lennox Retail Park, Ynysangharad Road | 950 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.