Thompson Street is in Ynysybwl, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 3EN is located in the Ynysybwl electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thompson Street, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd, CF37 3EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 3DU, CF37 3EF, CF37 3DY, CF37 3HP, CF37 3EH, CF37 3DT, CF37 3EE, CF37 3EW, CF37 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF37 3EN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.8% | 49.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 3EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 35.2% | 44.7% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 35.7% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 44% | 42.2% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 36.5% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 2.7% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 19.2% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 20.4% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 22% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 97.6% | 94.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 93.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thompson Street was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% lower than the Glyn-coch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thompson Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Glyn-coch and the 367th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Thompson Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2023-06-02 | £99,722 |
| 32 Thompson Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-07-13 | £141,913 |
| 28 Thompson Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-01-14 | £148,068 |
| 40 Thompson Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-11-19 | £69,919 |
| 38 Thompson Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2021-05-21 | £131,371 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trerobart Primary School Crawshay Street , Ynysybwl CF37 3EF | - not rated | 143 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Primary School Greenfield Avenue , Glyncoch CF37 3BD | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School Cefn Lane , Glyncoch CF37 3BP | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Greenfield Terrace , Glancynon CF45 4TH | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontypridd High School Albion Site , Cilfynydd CF37 4SF | - not rated | 3,285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresci's Cafe | 21 Windsor Place | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roberttown Hotel | Robert Street | 73 yd | |
| Ynysybwl Constitutional Club | Windsor Place | 208 yd | |
| United Services Inn | Gurnos House, Windsor Place | 368 yd | |
| Ynysybwl RFC | Heol-Y-Plwyf | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Chippy & Fried Chicken | 1 High Street | 166 yd | |
| Fu Kwai | 7 Windsor Place | 208 yd | |
| Village Kebab House | 18 Windsor Place | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 45 Robert Street | 122 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 | 41.7% |
| 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 154.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 154.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 25.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.