Poplar Road is in Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 5LU is located in the Rhydfelen Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplar Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 5LQ, CF37 5LY, CF37 5LS, CF37 5AY, CF37 5AP, CF37 5LT, CF37 5AT, CF37 5NA, CF37 5AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF37 5LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 24.5% | 34.9% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 44% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 44.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 26.5% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around CF37 5LU this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 29.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 23.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 94.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 95.7% | 95.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Road was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% higher than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and the 268th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Blaen-Y-Llyn Cottages Poplar Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-07-05 | £139,447 |
CF37 5LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School Dynea Road , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DP | - not rated | 319 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School Holly Street , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DB | - not rated | 350 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 487 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn High School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 499 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School John Place , Treforest CF37 1SP | - not rated | 1,453 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 | 504 yd | |
| Snax Cafe | 14a Dyffryn Road | 653 yd | |
| Jamil Indian Cuisine | Cardiff Road | 685 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin AFC | The Dogtrack, Fairfield Lane | 801 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Customer Cafe, Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhydyfelin Non Political Club | Poplar Road | 78 yd | |
| Hawthorn Inn | Cardiff Road | 476 yd | |
| Griffin Inn | 37 Dyffryn Road | 653 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin RFC | 1 Lionel Terrace | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Best Kebab | 1A Pinewood Avenue | 465 yd | |
| Mai Wah | 1 Tudor Street | 574 yd | |
| Lucas' Pizza | 1a De Barri Street | 652 yd | |
| Oscar's Ocean | 14b Dyffryn Road | 653 yd | |
| Subway | Spar, 13 Dyffryn Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate | 847 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 | 100.0% |
| 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.