Maes Yr Eglwys is in Church Village, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF38 1EJ is located in the Church Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maes Yr Eglwys, Church Village, Pontypridd, CF38 1EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF38 1EB, CF38 1SE, CF38 1DD, CF38 1UB, CF38 1DF, CF38 1UD, CF38 1ED, CF38 1SD, CF38 1UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF38 1EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.7% | 50% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF38 1EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 25.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 60.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 55.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 10.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 7.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 47% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.2% | 96.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maes Yr Eglwys was 8.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Beddau and Tyn-y-nant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maes Yr Eglwys has the 6th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and the 31st lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Maes Yr Eglwys, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2024-01-12 | £282,654 |
| 12 Maes Yr Eglwys, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-11-28 | £397,776 |
| 40 Maes Yr Eglwys, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-21 | £383,730 |
| 36 Maes Yr Eglwys, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £245,450 | 2021-10-15 | £287,356 |
| 21 Maes Yr Eglwys, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2021-08-20 | £319,670 |
CF38 1EJ 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 | 154 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Garth Olwg St Iltyd's Road , Church Village CF38 1DX | - not rated | 634 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Llanilltud Faerdref Primary St Illtyd's Road , Church Village CF38 1DB | - not rated | 772 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwauncelyn Primary Heol Deg , Tonteg CF38 1EU | - not rated | 848 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Ty Coch Lansdale Drive , Tonteg CF38 1PG | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesybryn Primary School Lancaster Drive , Crown Hill CF38 2NS | - not rated | 1,668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Tumblers | Main Road | 772 yd | |
| Nia's Diner and Desserts | 5C Main Road | 810 yd | |
| Cafe Rana | 4 The Precinct, Main Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms | St Illtyds Road | 89 yd | |
| Llantwit Fardre RFC | The Parade | 661 yd | |
| Fagins Bar and Restaurant | Main Road | 790 yd | |
| Hollybush Inn | Main Road | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singh's Fish Bar Tonteg Ltd | Unit 5 Shopping Precinct, Cardigan Close | 495 yd | |
| Zeera Indian Cuisine | 2 St Illtyds Road | 631 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Main Road | 772 yd | |
| Diamond House | 4 Main Road | 790 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | Main Road | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | The Precinct, Main Road | 963 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.