Pen Yr Eglwys is in Church Village, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF38 1UA is located in the Church Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pen Yr Eglwys, Church Village, Pontypridd, CF38 1UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF38 1UE, CF38 1UP, CF38 1UD, CF38 1UH, CF38 1UF, CF38 1UB, CF38 1UN, CF38 1TL, CF38 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF38 1UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 1UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 25.5% | 29.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 54.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 44.9% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.7% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 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 | 15.7% | 21.1% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 14.3% | -9.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 36.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.6% | 93.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 93.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pen Yr Eglwys was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Beddau and Tyn-y-nant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pen Yr Eglwys has the 20th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and the 216th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Pen Yr Eglwys, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-04-28 | £324,676 |
| 4 Pen Yr Eglwys, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-10-10 | £272,112 |
| 11 Pen Yr Eglwys, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-07-01 | £219,130 |
| 11 Pen Yr Eglwys, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-06-01 | £253,151 |
| 2 Pen Yr Eglwys, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £184,500 | 2015-12-11 | £308,937 |
CF38 1UA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 591 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Llanilltud Faerdref Primary St Illtyd's Road , Church Village CF38 1DB | - not rated | 828 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwauncelyn Primary Heol Deg , Tonteg CF38 1EU | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesybryn Primary School Lancaster Drive , Crown Hill CF38 2NS | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Ty Coch Lansdale Drive , Tonteg CF38 1PG | - not rated | 1,749 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 | 723 yd | |
| Nia's Diner and Desserts | 5C Main Road | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms | St Illtyds Road | 224 yd | |
| Llantwit Fardre RFC | The Parade | 641 yd | |
| Fagins Bar and Restaurant | Main Road | 828 yd | |
| Hollybush Inn | Main Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeera Indian Cuisine | 2 St Illtyds Road | 629 yd | |
| Singh's Fish Bar Tonteg Ltd | Unit 5 Shopping Precinct, Cardigan Close | 717 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Main Road | 723 yd | |
| Diamond House | 4 Main Road | 828 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | Main Road | 879 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.