Cardiff Road is in Hawthorn, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 5AG is located in the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardiff Road, Hawthorn, Pontypridd, CF37 5AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 5AN, CF37 5AW, CF37 5AR, CF37 5AL, CF37 5AU, CF37 5AT, CF37 5AS, CF37 5BA, CF37 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF37 5AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.9% | 30.7% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 50.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 43.2% | 52.6% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 31.8% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 10.1% | -11.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.8% | 18.7% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.2% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 37.2% | 20.6% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 97.2% | 95.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardiff Road was 109.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% higher than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardiff Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and the 217th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndale Cardiff Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-01-19 | £353,318 |
| The Croft Cardiff Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-12-18 | £409,063 |
| Melrose Cardiff Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-08-07 | £338,851 |
| Hazeldene Cardiff Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-05-14 | £248,708 |
| Ashleigh Cardiff Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-09-09 | £329,934 |
CF37 5AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 187 |
| Retired | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn High School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 45 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 66 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School Dynea Road , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DP | - not rated | 624 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School Holly Street , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DB | - not rated | 821 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Ty Coch Lansdale Drive , Tonteg CF38 1PG | - not rated | 1,382 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church | Cardiff Road | 642 yd | |
| Taff Caff | Unit 7, Taff Business Centre, Tonteg Road | 643 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Customer Cafe, Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate | 711 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Dunelm, Upper Boat Trading Estate | 864 yd | |
| Severn Road Cafe | Unit A4, Severn Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Inn | Cardiff Road | 1 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin Non Political Club | Poplar Road | 543 yd | |
| Upper Boat Inn | Williams Place | 786 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin RFC | 1 Lionel Terrace | 1,041 yd | |
| Griffin Inn | 37 Dyffryn Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Best Kebab | 1A Pinewood Avenue | 598 yd | |
| Mai Wah | 1 Tudor Street | 824 yd | |
| Lucas' Pizza | 1a De Barri Street | 887 yd | |
| Oscar's Ocean | 14b Dyffryn Road | 1,082 yd | |
| Subway | Spar, 13 Dyffryn Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate | 711 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.