Foundry Place is in Trallwn, Pontypridd and in Taff-Ely district. CF37 4SB is located in the Trallwng electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foundry Place, Trallwn, Pontypridd, CF37 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 4SA, CF37 4LF, CF37 4SG, CF37 4LG, CF37 4RS, CF37 4PQ, CF37 4PJ, CF37 4PL, CF37 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF37 4SB 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 | 52.1% | 47.1% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 52.9% | 5.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 36.3% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 36.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 17% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 47% | 41.7% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36.9% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 20.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 19.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.8% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 18.1% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.7% | 96.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foundry Place was 122.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% higher than the Cilfynydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foundry Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cilfynydd and the 185th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Foundry Place, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-11-24 | £116,716 |
| 17 Foundry Place, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-08-05 | £133,548 |
| 7 Foundry Place, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-05-30 | £189,267 |
| 8 Foundry Place, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-02-08 | £153,515 |
| 13 Foundry Place, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2015-07-16 | £193,315 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trallwng Infants School Bonvilston Road , Trallwn CF37 4RD | - not rated | 139 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedpenmaen County Primary School Coedpenmaen Close , Pontypridd CF37 4LE | - not rated | 232 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedylan Primary School Tyfica Road , Graigwen CF37 2DB | - not rated | 563 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 | 949 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Evan James Ffordd Y Rhondda , Pontypridd CF37 1HQ | - not rated | 1,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dotty's Place | Central Hotel, Ralph Street | 176 yd | |
| Coed Cafe | Coedpenmaen Community Church, Coedpenmaen Road | 324 yd | |
| Casa Bianca | 20 Bridge Street | 386 yd | |
| Little Pickers Grazing / Tipsy Owl | 11a Bridge Street | 423 yd | |
| Cruci's | 16 Bridge Street | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Central Hotel | Ralph Street | 175 yd | |
| The Llanover Arms | 20 Bridge Street | 462 yd | |
| Malsters Arms | Bridge Street | 462 yd | |
| Pontypridd Deaf Sports & Social Club | 1 Lanpark Road | 466 yd | |
| The Bunch Of Grapes | 40 Ynysangharad Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Central Fish Bar | 4 Central Square | 176 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 1 Bonvilston Road | 220 yd | |
| Filla Pitta | 13A Bridge Street | 435 yd | |
| Saffron | 13 Bridge Street | 435 yd | |
| The Fire Grill | 36 Taff Street | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Brown Lennox Retail Park, Ynysangharad Road | 574 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 52-53 Taff Street | 673 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-104 Taff Street | 981 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.