Hilda Street is in Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 1TT 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 Hilda Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 1TR, CF37 1TU, CF37 1TS, CF37 1TZ, CF37 1UB, CF37 1TX, CF37 1UA, CF37 1TY, CF37 1SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF37 1TT is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population 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 | 45% | 44.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 55% | 55.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 1TT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.3% 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 | 94.1% | 93.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 55.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -40.1% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) 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 | 57% | 49.8% | -7.2% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 40% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
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.
In the area around CF37 1TT this area, 2.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 7.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 57.9% | 66.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 49.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 19% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 4% | -4.7% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 79% | 79.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 77.4% | 74.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 10.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 76.1% | 73.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 17.2% | 3.7% | -13.5% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 17.8% | 15.0% | 1.9% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.8% | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Christian | 25.6% | 46.2% | -20.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilda Street was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% lower than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilda Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and the 265th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hilda Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-06-28 | £145,185 |
| 1 Hilda Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-06-28 | £150,370 |
| 12 Hilda Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-11-30 | £74,274 |
| 6 Hilda Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-03-22 | £142,388 |
| 13 Hilda Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2021-02-01 | £147,823 |
CF37 1TT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1TT 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) | 547 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 199 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 67 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 64 |
| Other | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 376 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parclewis Primary School Broadway , CF37 1BE | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School Holly Street , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DB | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School Dynea Road , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DP | - not rated | 1,722 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 | 523 yd | |
| Fire Station | Oxford Street | 710 yd | |
| Jamil Indian Cuisine | Cardiff Road | 802 yd | |
| Mike and Mary Ltd | 66 Park Street | 887 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin AFC | The Dogtrack, Fairfield Lane | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Wales Students Union | Treforest Campus, Forest Grove | 301 yd | |
| The Otley Arms | 18-19 Forest Road | 667 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin RFC | 1 Lionel Terrace | 708 yd | |
| Rickards Arms Hotel | 61 Park Street | 845 yd | |
| Treforest Football Club | White Tips Stadium, Dan-Y-Bryn Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceylon Express | 68 Park Street | 845 yd | |
| Choices Express | 23 Park Street | 845 yd | |
| Choices Takeaway | 24 Park Street | 845 yd | |
| The Godfather | 63 Park Street | 845 yd | |
| Lucas' Pizza | 1a De Barri Street | 857 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 404.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.