Margaret Street is in Trehafod, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 2LU is located in the Cymer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Margaret Street, Trehafod, Pontypridd, CF37 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 2LW, CF37 2LP, CF37 2LT, CF37 2LL, CF37 2NL, CF37 2NG, CF37 2NH, CF37 2LY, CF37 2NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF37 2LU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 53.7% | 47.1% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 52.9% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 2LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 29.9% | 56.4% | 26.5% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 24% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 11.8% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 5.4% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 34% | 34.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 39.2% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 19.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 5.4% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 42% | 27.1% | -14.9% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 25.1% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.4% | 98.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.8% | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margaret Street was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margaret Street has the 37th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 326th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% 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 Margaret Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-10-17 | £90,000 |
| 8 Margaret Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-06-06 | £74,118 |
| 1 Margaret Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-12-18 | £154,089 |
| 5 Margaret Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2018-04-27 | £79,059 |
| 3 Margaret Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2013-10-04 | £97,311 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hafod Primary School Wayne Street , Trehafod CF37 2NL | - not rated | 75 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Ffordd Y Grug , Llwyncelyn CF39 9TL | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trehopcyn Primary School Plymouth Road , Hopkinstown CF37 2RH | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynyshir Primary School Llanwonno Road , Ynyshir CF39 0HU | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate House Cafe | Rhondda Heritage Visitor Centre, Coedcae Road | 466 yd | |
| Barry Sidings Cafe | Barry Sidings Country Park, Gyfeillion Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Morgan Constitutional Club | 1-3 Fountain Street | 253 yd | |
| The Bertie | 1-3 Phillips Terrace | 305 yd | |
| Trehafod & District Social Club | Coedcae Road | 466 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.