Whiterock Close is in Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 2EU is located in the Pontypridd Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whiterock Close, Pontypridd, CF37 2EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 2HB, CF37 2EW, CF37 2EP, CF37 2EY, CF37 2ER, CF37 2EL, CF37 2ES, CF37 2EN, CF37 2HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF37 2EU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.4% | 49.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF37 2EU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.7% | 25% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.8% | 58.2% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 44% | 40.5% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.2% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 18.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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 | 19.6% | 20.5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 32.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 98.5% | 98% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Turkey | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whiterock Close was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whiterock Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 29th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Whiterock Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2025-02-14 | £224,151 |
| 31 Whiterock Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-09-30 | £362,551 |
| 28 Whiterock Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-05-24 | £301,341 |
| 51 Whiterock Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2019-02-20 | £263,934 |
| 26 Whiterock Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-06-08 | £229,425 |
CF37 2EU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in CF37 2EU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coedylan Primary School Tyfica Road , Graigwen CF37 2DB | - not rated | 599 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trehopcyn Primary School Plymouth Road , Hopkinstown CF37 2RH | - not rated | 927 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trallwng Infants School Bonvilston Road , Trallwn CF37 4RD | - not rated | 959 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedpenmaen County Primary School Coedpenmaen Close , Pontypridd CF37 4LE | - not rated | 1,087 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 Ltd | Pontypridd Bus Station, Morgan Street | 658 yd | |
| Rustico | 37 Taff Street | 713 yd | |
| Rhi's Cafe | 26-27 Taff Street | 715 yd | |
| MCJA Catering | Gelliwastad Club & Institute, Gelliwastad Road | 729 yd | |
| Bradley's Coffee Shop | Unit A, 3 Llys Cadwyn | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd Deaf Sports & Social Club | 1 Lanpark Road | 530 yd | |
| Pontypridd & District Club | Pencerrig Street | 555 yd | |
| Tymawr Inn | 50 Pantygraigwen Road | 661 yd | |
| Taff Ely Indoor Bowls Club | Gelliwastad Road | 664 yd | |
| Gelliwastad Club & Institute | Gelliwastad Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fire Grill | 36 Taff Street | 713 yd | |
| Wok In A Box | 35a Taff Street | 713 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, 31-33A Taff Street | 713 yd | |
| Rainbow Chinese Takeaway | 13 Pwllgwaun Road | 750 yd | |
| The Central Fish Bar | 4 Central Square | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Rhondda Road | 802 yd | |
| Asda Pontypridd | Rhondda Road | 802 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 52-53 Taff Street | 821 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-104 Taff Street | 1,065 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.