John Street is in Treforest, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 1SW 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 John Street, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 1SP, CF37 1SU, CF37 1SX, CF37 1SL, CF37 1SS, CF37 5RF, CF37 1SY, CF37 1ST, CF37 1TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF37 1SW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 42.7% | 47.2% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 57.3% | 52.8% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 1SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.4% 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 | 69.8% | 71.4% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 33.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 19.1% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 52% | 43.3% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 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 | 14.3% | 13.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34% | 34.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 17.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 24.1% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.9% | 84.7% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 83.3% | 74.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 74.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 4.2% | -5.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 12.7% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Street was 94.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% higher than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and the 264th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 John Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2025-08-01 | £145,753 |
| 13 John Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-06-28 | £150,370 |
| 2 John Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-06-28 | £129,630 |
| 12 John Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2023-07-19 | £150,050 |
| 4 John Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2021-09-20 | £147,249 |
CF37 1SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1SW 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) | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 46 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School John Place , Treforest CF37 1SP | - not rated | 149 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parclewis Primary School Broadway , CF37 1BE | - not rated | 773 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School Holly Street , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DB | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School Dynea Road , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DP | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 1,927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffi Coffi | Brookdale Bungalow, Brook Street | 230 yd | |
| Fire Station | Oxford Street | 404 yd | |
| Mike and Mary Ltd | 66 Park Street | 428 yd | |
| Olive's Attic | 3 Fothergill Street | 557 yd | |
| The Busy Bean Cafe and Coffee | 117 Broadway | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Otley Arms | 18-19 Forest Road | 200 yd | |
| Rickards Arms Hotel | 61 Park Street | 386 yd | |
| University of South Wales Students Union | Treforest Campus, Forest Grove | 390 yd | |
| Treforest Football Club | White Tips Stadium, Dan-Y-Bryn Road | 544 yd | |
| Pick & Shovel | 17 Fothergill Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceylon Express | 68 Park Street | 386 yd | |
| Choices Express | 23 Park Street | 386 yd | |
| Choices Takeaway | 24 Park Street | 386 yd | |
| The Godfather | 63 Park Street | 386 yd | |
| Crust and Grill | 67 Park Street | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Broadway Retail Centre | 697 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.