Graigwen Road is in Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 2HD 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 Graigwen Road, Pontypridd, CF37 2HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 2LG, CF37 2LF, CF37 2HH, CF37 2HE, CF37 2HA, CF37 2HW, CF37 2HP, CF37 2EG, CF37 2HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF37 2HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 48.3% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 36.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 50.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 49% | 53.8% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 27.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 27% | 20.1% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 5.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 39.9% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 92.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 95.8% | 90.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 90.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graigwen Road was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Graigwen Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 225th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yewdale, 31 Graigwen Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2025-03-21 | £113,699 |
| 33 Graigwen Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,300 | 2024-07-19 | £250,485 |
| Beechfield, 40B Graigwen Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-03-25 | £386,517 |
| Beechfield, 40A Graigwen Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-03-25 | £386,517 |
| 42 Graigwen Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-09-01 | £169,045 |
CF37 2HD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 610 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trehopcyn Primary School Plymouth Road , Hopkinstown CF37 2RH | - not rated | 624 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 726 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes-Y-Coed Primary School Lanwern Road , Maes-Y-Coed CF37 1EQ | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trallwng Infants School Bonvilston Road , Trallwn CF37 4RD | - not rated | 1,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany English Baptist Church | Ford Road | 475 yd | |
| MCJA Catering | Gelliwastad Club & Institute, Gelliwastad Road | 606 yd | |
| Cafe Royale Ltd | Pontypridd Bus Station, Morgan Street | 625 yd | |
| Connect Cafe | St Catherines Church Hall, Upper Church Street | 644 yd | |
| Rhi's Cafe | 26-27 Taff Street | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd & District Club | Pencerrig Street | 302 yd | |
| Merlin Hotel | 41 Pwllgwaun Road | 364 yd | |
| Tymawr Inn | 50 Pantygraigwen Road | 453 yd | |
| Taff Ely Indoor Bowls Club | Gelliwastad Road | 605 yd | |
| Gelliwastad Club & Institute | Gelliwastad Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Chinese Takeaway | 13 Pwllgwaun Road | 364 yd | |
| Ming Hong Takeaway | 105 Hopkinstown Road | 664 yd | |
| The Fire Grill | 36 Taff Street | 695 yd | |
| Wok In A Box | 35a Taff Street | 695 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, 31-33A Taff Street | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Rhondda Road | 466 yd | |
| Asda Pontypridd | Rhondda Road | 466 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 52-53 Taff Street | 725 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-104 Taff Street | 850 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.