Hillside View is in Graigwen, Pontypridd and in Taff-Ely district. CF37 2LG 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 Hillside View, Graigwen, Pontypridd, CF37 2LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 2LF, CF37 2HE, CF37 2HD, CF37 2HH, CF37 2HA, CF37 2HP, CF37 2HW, CF37 2HF, CF37 2HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF37 2LG 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 Hillside View 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.
Hillside View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Hillside View, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2022-03-30 | £281,782 |
| 66 Hillside View, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-04-13 | £262,597 |
| Disgwylfa, 73 Hillside View, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-09-08 | £417,917 |
| 69 Hillside View, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-06-27 | £180,243 |
| 56 Hillside View, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-05-27 | £272,574 |
CF37 2LG 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 | 518 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trehopcyn Primary School Plymouth Road , Hopkinstown CF37 2RH | - not rated | 737 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 742 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trallwng Infants School Bonvilston Road , Trallwn CF37 4RD | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes-Y-Coed Primary School Lanwern Road , Maes-Y-Coed CF37 1EQ | - not rated | 1,093 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 | 544 yd | |
| MCJA Catering | Gelliwastad Club & Institute, Gelliwastad Road | 550 yd | |
| Bethany English Baptist Church | Ford Road | 592 yd | |
| Rhi's Cafe | 26-27 Taff Street | 609 yd | |
| Connect Cafe | St Catherines Church Hall, Upper Church Street | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd & District Club | Pencerrig Street | 282 yd | |
| Merlin Hotel | 41 Pwllgwaun Road | 438 yd | |
| Taff Ely Indoor Bowls Club | Gelliwastad Road | 530 yd | |
| Tymawr Inn | 50 Pantygraigwen Road | 542 yd | |
| Gelliwastad Club & Institute | Gelliwastad Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Chinese Takeaway | 13 Pwllgwaun Road | 438 yd | |
| The Fire Grill | 36 Taff Street | 613 yd | |
| Wok In A Box | 35a Taff Street | 613 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, 31-33A Taff Street | 613 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 6 Fraternal Parade | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Rhondda Road | 502 yd | |
| Asda Pontypridd | Rhondda Road | 502 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 52-53 Taff Street | 664 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-104 Taff Street | 833 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.