The Willowford is in Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 5BF is located in the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Willowford, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd, CF37 5BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF37 5BF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.1% | 48.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 25.1% | 28.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 48.2% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 19.9% | 15.5% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 37.2% | 45.2% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 18.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 3% | -8.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 18.8% | -17.3% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 17% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 19.6% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 27.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 99.1% | 94.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willowford was 284.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 222.5% higher than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Willowford has the 4th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and the 34th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit G15 The Willowford, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2022-09-30 | £2,622,620 |
| Unit G11 The Willowford, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2018-12-19 | £1,004,369 |
| Unit G11 The Willowford, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £199,352 | 2018-09-28 | £260,227 |
| Unit G16 The Willowford, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2016-08-16 | £113,990 |
CF37 5BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 43 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Ty Coch Lansdale Drive , Tonteg CF38 1PG | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwauncelyn Primary Heol Deg , Tonteg CF38 1EU | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynnon Taf Primary School Cardiff Road , Taffs Well CF15 7PR | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn High School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 2,472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS Government Services | DWP, Ty Taf, Main Avenue | 140 yd | |
| Marlo House Ltd | Unit D11-5, Main Avenue | 253 yd | |
| Cleverchefs | Orangebox, Unit 6B, Heol Y Gamlas | 511 yd | |
| Castle Leisure Club | St Davids Close | 520 yd | |
| The Cinnamon Tree | Tonteg Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pottery | Unit E3, Main Avenue | 90 yd | |
| The Green Rooms | Unit B29-B30, Taffs Fall Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Heol Crochendy | 462 yd | |
| Village Kitchen | 29B Cardiff Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers | Heol-Y-Pwll | 462 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 | 30.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.8% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.