Shopping Precinct is in Tonteg, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF38 1LD is located in the Church Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shopping Precinct, Tonteg, Pontypridd, CF38 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF38 1LB, CF38 1HT, CF38 1LA, CF38 1DT, CF38 1HU, CF38 1LE, CF38 1HN, CF38 1DN, CF38 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF38 1LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.4% | 3.9% | 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 | 21.3% | 26.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 44.1% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 17.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
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 (69.9%) 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 | 40.4% | 37.8% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 32.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 18.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 31.5% | 22.9% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 26.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 98.8% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 96.9% | 97.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shopping Precinct was 85.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.6% higher than the Church Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shopping Precinct has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Church Village and the 293rd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% 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 1 Shopping Precinct, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-10-26 | £289,525 |
| 7 Shopping Precinct, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2019-12-05 | £64,816 |
| Garth View Shopping Precinct, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-11-29 | £168,769 |
| 4 Shopping Precinct, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2017-01-25 | £152,973 |
| 6 Shopping Precinct, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2017-01-25 | £143,058 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CF38 1LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwauncelyn Primary Heol Deg , Tonteg CF38 1EU | - not rated | 376 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanilltud Faerdref Primary St Illtyd's Road , Church Village CF38 1DB | - not rated | 568 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Garth Olwg St Iltyd's Road , Church Village CF38 1DX | - not rated | 667 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Ty Coch Lansdale Drive , Tonteg CF38 1PG | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 1,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rana | 4 The Precinct, Main Road | 511 yd | |
| Nia's Diner and Desserts | 5C Main Road | 660 yd | |
| Tiny Tumblers | Main Road | 764 yd | |
| Caffi Coch | Ysgol Ty Coch, Lansdale Drive | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Inn | Main Road | 449 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | St Illtyds Road | 573 yd | |
| Fagins Bar and Restaurant | Main Road | 617 yd | |
| Llantwit Fardre RFC | The Parade | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singh's Fish Bar Tonteg Ltd | Unit 5 Shopping Precinct, Cardigan Close | 10 yd | |
| Zeera Indian Cuisine | 2 St Illtyds Road | 592 yd | |
| Diamond House | 4 Main Road | 617 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | Main Road | 649 yd | |
| Royal Rasoi | 16 Main Road | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | The Precinct, Main Road | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Main Road | 651 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.