Ystradbarwig is in Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF38 2HS 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 Ystradbarwig, Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, CF38 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF38 2HR, CF38 2HG, CF38 2HP, CF38 2HW, CF38 2TS, CF38 2FA, CF38 2HL, CF38 2HN, CF38 2HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF38 2HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 49.8% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 30.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 51% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 53.5% | 54.2% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 15% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 6% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 33.4% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 96.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.2% | 95.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ystradbarwig was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% lower than the Beddau and Tyn-y-nant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ystradbarwig has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villa Ystradbarwig, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-02-07 | £482,508 |
| Holmwood Ystradbarwig, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-01 | £354,860 |
| Holmwood Ystradbarwig, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-12-11 | £250,750 |
| Holmwood Ystradbarwig, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-09-01 | £286,350 |
| Holmwood Ystradbarwig, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2015-04-30 | £316,086 |
CF38 2HS 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 | 159 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwaunmeisgyn Primary School Woodland Road , Beddau CF38 2DH | - not rated | 783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesybryn Primary School Lancaster Drive , Crown Hill CF38 2NS | - not rated | 801 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School Penycoedcae Road , Beddau CF38 2AE | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llwyncrwn Primary School Llwyn-Crwn Road , Beddau CF38 2BE | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Castellau Ffordd Castellau , Beddau CF38 2AA | - not rated | 1,500 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 | 462 yd | |
| Scott's Hotel & Restaurant | Llantrisant Road | 576 yd | |
| Woodland Walk Garden Centre Ltd | Heol Creigiau | 845 yd | |
| The Butty Hut | Unit O, Newtown Industrial Estate | 950 yd | |
| Role Play Lane | Unit 1B, Newtown Industrial Estate | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brown Trout | Llantrisant Road | 584 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Crown Hill | 606 yd | |
| Llantwit Fardre Constitutional Club | Croescade Lane | 680 yd | |
| Bush Inn | Llantrisant Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Village | Llantrisant Road | 576 yd | |
| Lees Garden | Llantrisant Road | 584 yd | |
| Golden Grace | 1 Llantrisant Road | 588 yd | |
| Tynant Fish Bar | 18 Commercial Street | 998 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 30 Commercial Street | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Llantrisant Road | 655 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Commercial Street | 998 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.