Cliff Terrace is in Treforest, Pontypridd and in Taff-Ely district. CF37 1RF is located in the Treforest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cliff Terrace, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 1BD, CF37 1RQ, CF37 1RG, CF37 1NP, CF37 1BN, CF37 1NW, CF37 1BP, CF37 1NS, CF37 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF37 1RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.3% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53% | 49.7% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.9% 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 | 75.3% | 67.9% | -7.4% | 37.9% | 30.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.8% | 20.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 49% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 37.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.1% | 29.9% | -8.2% | 16.9% | 13.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 34.8% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 81% | 75.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 68.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 68.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9.7% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 13.3% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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 | 78.8% | 68.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 8.3% | -3.7% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 9.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 9.5% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 22.9% | 46.2% | -23.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliff Terrace was 142.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% higher than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cliff Terrace has the 14th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and the 154th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 The Synagogue Cliff Terrace, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2024-09-06 | £51,085 |
| Flat 7 The Synagogue Cliff Terrace, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2024-04-05 | £24,102 |
| Flat 5 The Synagogue Cliff Terrace, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2024-01-05 | £35,185 |
| Flat 2 The Synagogue Cliff Terrace, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2023-11-30 | £37,315 |
| Flat 1A The Synagogue Cliff Terrace, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2023-11-06 | £36,306 |
CF37 1RF 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 1RF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 457 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedpenmaen County Primary School Coedpenmaen Close , Pontypridd CF37 4LE | - not rated | 978 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 996 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedylan Primary School Tyfica Road , Graigwen CF37 2DB | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes-Y-Coed Primary School Lanwern Road , Maes-Y-Coed CF37 1EQ | - not rated | 1,214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Busy Bean Cafe and Coffee | 117 Broadway | 488 yd | |
| Olive's Attic | 3 Fothergill Street | 626 yd | |
| Cafe Royale | 4 High Street | 721 yd | |
| Mike and Mary Ltd | 66 Park Street | 743 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 86-87 Taff Street | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barini's Lounge Bar & Grill | Unit 2, Broadway Retail Centre | 347 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 132-133 Broadway | 347 yd | |
| Broadway Social Club | 102 Broadway | 488 yd | |
| 5th Welch Old Comrades Club & Institute Ltd | 114 Broadway | 488 yd | |
| Treforest Football Club | White Tips Stadium, Dan-Y-Bryn Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee 4 You | 180-181 Broadway | 89 yd | |
| The Square Pizza Co | Unit 1b, Broadway Retail Centre | 347 yd | |
| Uni Takeaway | 102 Wood Road | 433 yd | |
| Golden Sea | 121 Broadway | 488 yd | |
| Pedro's Takeaway | 120 Broadway | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Broadway Retail Centre | 468 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Brown Lennox Retail Park, Ynysangharad Road | 633 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-104 Taff Street | 782 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 52-53 Taff Street | 921 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.