Great Street is in Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 2NE is located in the Cymer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Street, Pontypridd, CF37 2NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 2ND, CF37 2NF, CF37 2LY, CF37 2NB, CF37 2LR, CF37 2NA, CF37 2LS, CF37 2LT, CF37 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF37 2NE is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 52.4% | 46.4% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 53.6% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 2NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 28.3% | 43.1% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 35.7% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 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 | 38.9% | 53.7% | 14.8% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 25.5% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around CF37 2NE this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 32.9% | 5.0% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 7.8% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 18.7% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 26.5% | -3.6% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 100% | 96.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.8% | 97.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 19.6% | 6.0% | 13.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Street was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Street has the 29th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 278th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Great Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2025-04-09 | £115,427 |
| 4 Great Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-07-27 | £83,900 |
| 7 Great Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-05-22 | £131,478 |
| 1 Great Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-16 | £124,189 |
| 10 Great Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-05-27 | £131,908 |
CF37 2NE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF37 2NE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hafod Primary School Wayne Street , Trehafod CF37 2NL | - not rated | 257 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trehopcyn Primary School Plymouth Road , Hopkinstown CF37 2RH | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Ffordd Y Grug , Llwyncelyn CF39 9TL | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes-Y-Coed Primary School Lanwern Road , Maes-Y-Coed CF37 1EQ | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 2,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Sidings Cafe | Barry Sidings Country Park, Gyfeillion Road | 665 yd | |
| Chocolate House Cafe | Rhondda Heritage Visitor Centre, Coedcae Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Morgan Constitutional Club | 1-3 Fountain Street | 119 yd | |
| The Bertie | 1-3 Phillips Terrace | 532 yd | |
| Trehafod & District Social Club | Coedcae Road | 692 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.13 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.