Main Road is in Tonteg, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF38 1LR is located in the Ton-teg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Road, Tonteg, Pontypridd, CF38 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF38 1LS, CF38 1PN, CF38 1LW, CF38 1LU, CF38 1LJ, CF38 1PE, CF38 1ND, CF38 1PW, CF38 1PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF38 1LR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 53.2% | 48.5% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 51.5% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 26.5% | 36.2% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 44.6% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 48% | 45.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 38.2% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 10.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.9% | 17.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.3% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 37.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 92.6% | 93% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 93.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 91.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.7% higher than the Church Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Church Village and the 274th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emc Car Wash Main Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-05-23 | £102,706 |
| Bryn Coch Main Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-08-02 | £156,774 |
| Bryn Coch Main Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2016-02-10 | £210,278 |
| Bryn Coch Main Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2007-03-09 | £174,020 |
| Bryn Coch Main Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2006-07-19 | £124,752 |
CF38 1LR 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 CF38 1LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Ty Coch Lansdale Drive , Tonteg CF38 1PG | - not rated | 439 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwauncelyn Primary Heol Deg , Tonteg CF38 1EU | - not rated | 525 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn High School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School School Lane , Hawthorn CF37 5AL | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanilltud Faerdref Primary St Illtyd's Road , Church Village CF38 1DB | - not rated | 1,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Coch | Ysgol Ty Coch, Lansdale Drive | 326 yd | |
| Cafe Rana | 4 The Precinct, Main Road | 527 yd | |
| Severn Road Cafe | Unit A4, Severn Road | 861 yd | |
| Taff Caff | Unit 7, Taff Business Centre, Tonteg Road | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Inn | Main Road | 611 yd | |
| Hawthorn Inn | Cardiff Road | 1,046 yd | |
| Fagins Bar and Restaurant | Main Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Rasoi | 16 Main Road | 113 yd | |
| Singh's Fish Bar Tonteg Ltd | Unit 5 Shopping Precinct, Cardigan Close | 807 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | Main Road | 1,083 yd | |
| Diamond House | 4 Main Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Main Road | 198 yd | |
| The Co-operative | The Precinct, Main Road | 527 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.