Grovers Close is in Glyncoch, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 3DF is located in the Glyn-coch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grovers Close, Glyncoch, Pontypridd, CF37 3DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 3BS, CF37 3DW, CF37 3DA, CF37 3DN, CF37 3AA, CF37 3DG, CF37 3DH, CF37 3BY, CF37 3BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF37 3DF is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 48% | 45.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 52% | 54.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 30.8% | 36.7% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 44.4% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 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 | 46.3% | 53.7% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 21.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -12.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.2% | 27.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 23.9% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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% | 95.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grovers Close was 67.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.4% lower than the Glyn-coch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grovers Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Glyn-coch and the 388th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Grovers Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-08-19 | £147,376 |
| 24 Grovers Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-12-17 | £164,512 |
| 5 Grovers Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2023-04-21 | £54,909 |
| 28 Grovers Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-11-22 | £146,437 |
| 25 Grovers Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2021-10-12 | £155,357 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School Cefn Lane , Glyncoch CF37 3BP | - not rated | 538 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Primary School Greenfield Avenue , Glyncoch CF37 3BD | - not rated | 570 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontypridd High School Albion Site , Cilfynydd CF37 4SF | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cilfynydd Primary School Ann Street , Cilfynydd CF37 4EN | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Pont Sion Norton Heol Pont Sion Norton , Pontypridd CF37 4ND | - not rated | 1,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyncoch Social Club & Institute Ltd | Porcher Avenue | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 109 Garth Avenue | 453 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 | 97.5% |
| 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 | 2.5% |
| Median download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.