Heol Gruffydd is in Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF37 5PQ is located in the Rhydfelen Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 2010-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heol Gruffydd, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, CF37 5PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF37 5NU, CF37 5NY, CF37 5PJ, CF37 5NT, CF37 5PX, CF37 5RZ, CF37 5RG, CF37 5PB, CF37 5RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF37 5PQ is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 45.9% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 54.1% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF37 5PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 49.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 29.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 49% | 43.5% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 37.9% | 11.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 32.7% | 18.8% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 32% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 97% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 96.1% | 95% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.1% | 37.2% | 27.9% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Gruffydd was 157.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% higher than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Gruffydd has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and the 136th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Heol Gruffydd, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-25 | £223,774 |
| 118 Heol Gruffydd, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2025-03-07 | £222,757 |
| 10 Heol Gruffydd, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-01-10 | £196,168 |
| 108 Heol Gruffydd, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-25 | £231,409 |
| 58 Heol Gruffydd, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-04-22 | £240,509 |
| Full-Time Employee | 177 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 571 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School John Place , Treforest CF37 1SP | - not rated | 601 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School Dynea Road , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DP | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn High School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 1,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhydyfelin AFC | The Dogtrack, Fairfield Lane | 204 yd | |
| Snax Cafe | 14a Dyffryn Road | 228 yd | |
| Jamil Indian Cuisine | Cardiff Road | 449 yd | |
| St Luke's Church | Cardiff Road | 727 yd | |
| Hoffi Coffi | Brookdale Bungalow, Brook Street | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Inn | 37 Dyffryn Road | 228 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin RFC | 1 Lionel Terrace | 409 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin Non Political Club | Poplar Road | 785 yd | |
| The Otley Arms | 18-19 Forest Road | 857 yd | |
| University of South Wales Students Union | Treforest Campus, Forest Grove | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan's Fish Bar | 12 Dyffryn Road | 228 yd | |
| Rhydyfelin Kebab and Pizza House | 14 Dyffryn Road | 228 yd | |
| Oscar's Ocean | 14b Dyffryn Road | 228 yd | |
| Subway | Spar, 13 Dyffryn Road | 228 yd | |
| Lucas' Pizza | 1a De Barri Street | 515 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.