Hill Drive is in Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF38 2ES is located in the Llantwit Fardre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Drive, Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, CF38 2ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF38 2EP, CF38 2EN, CF38 2EW, CF38 2ER, CF38 2HA, CF38 2EG, CF38 2ET, CF38 2EL, CF38 2EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF38 2ES has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.6% | 49.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 31.7% | 36.9% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 43% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 10% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) 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% | 43.6% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 43.6% | 16.2% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.5% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.8% | 20.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 5.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 33.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.4% | 94.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.8% | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Drive was 149.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.8% higher than the Beddau and Tyn-y-nant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and the 144th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hill Drive, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-18 | £248,690 |
| 16 Hill Drive, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-01 | £205,146 |
| 8 Hill Drive, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2021-07-29 | £237,823 |
| 13 Hill Drive, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2020-08-13 | £577,443 |
| 7 Hill Drive, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2019-10-18 | £263,678 |
CF38 2ES 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maesybryn Primary School Lancaster Drive , Crown Hill CF38 2NS | - not rated | 379 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Garth Olwg St Iltyd's Road , Church Village CF38 1DX | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Gwaunmeisgyn Primary School Woodland Road , Beddau CF38 2DH | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanilltud Faerdref Primary St Illtyd's Road , Church Village CF38 1DB | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School Penycoedcae Road , Beddau CF38 2AE | - not rated | 1,763 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Hill Nepalese Restaurant | Llantrisant Road | 251 yd | |
| The Butty Hut | Unit O, Newtown Industrial Estate | 293 yd | |
| Role Play Lane | Unit 1B, Newtown Industrial Estate | 293 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | Dance Crazy, Unit 10, Newtown Industrial Estate | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Inn | Llantrisant Road | 61 yd | |
| The Brown Trout | Llantrisant Road | 118 yd | |
| Llantwit Fardre Constitutional Club | Croescade Lane | 938 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Crown Hill | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Garden | Llantrisant Road | 118 yd | |
| Golden Grace | 1 Llantrisant Road | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Llantrisant Road | 80 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.