Mervyn Street is in Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd and in Taff-Ely district. CF37 5HS 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 Mervyn Street, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, CF37 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 5HR, CF37 5HP, CF37 5HT, CF37 5HU, CF37 5HY, CF37 5RS, CF37 5LB, CF37 5LE, CF37 5RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF37 5HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 53.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 26.9% | 32% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 50% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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% | 42.2% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 4% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 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 | 32.4% | 21.7% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 13% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14.8% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 27.4% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 93.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.3% | 94.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mervyn Street was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mervyn Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and the 280th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mervyn Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-10-30 | £167,991 |
| 6 Mervyn Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-07-07 | £167,303 |
| 11 Mervyn Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-02-10 | £316,604 |
| 11 Mervyn Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £137,503 | 2019-12-19 | £187,131 |
| 8 Mervyn Street, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2012-08-31 | £211,021 |
CF37 5HS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF37 5HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School Holly Street , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DB | - not rated | 642 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School John Place , Treforest CF37 1SP | - not rated | 845 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 961 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn High School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 990 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School Dynea Road , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DP | - not rated | 1,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamil Indian Cuisine | Cardiff Road | 69 yd | |
| St Luke's Church | Cardiff Road | 369 yd | |
| Snax Cafe | 14a Dyffryn Road | 476 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin AFC | The Dogtrack, Fairfield Lane | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhydyfelin RFC | 1 Lionel Terrace | 50 yd | |
| Griffin Inn | 37 Dyffryn Road | 476 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin Non Political Club | Poplar Road | 694 yd | |
| Hawthorn Inn | Cardiff Road | 1,003 yd | |
| University of South Wales Students Union | Treforest Campus, Forest Grove | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas' Pizza | 1a De Barri Street | 116 yd | |
| Mai Wah | 1 Tudor Street | 186 yd | |
| Chan's Fish Bar | 12 Dyffryn Road | 476 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin Kebab and Pizza House | 14 Dyffryn Road | 476 yd | |
| Oscar's Ocean | 14b Dyffryn Road | 476 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.