Gwaelod Y Foel is in Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd and in Taff-Ely district. CF38 2JG is located in the Llantwit Fardre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gwaelod Y Foel, Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, CF38 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF38 2JB, CF38 2DQ, CF38 2EB, CF38 2EJ, CF38 2HQ, CF38 1RW, CF38 2DJ, CF38 2ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF38 2JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CF38 2JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 27.4% | 30.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 54.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 55% | 53.1% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.7% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 12.6% | 6.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.3% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 46% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 95.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.4% | 95.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwaelod Y Foel was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Beddau and Tyn-y-nant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gwaelod Y Foel has the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.
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 Gwaelod Y Foel, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-05-19 | £382,044 |
| 3 Gwaelod Y Foel, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2014-10-01 | £386,357 |
| 5 Gwaelod Y Foel, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 1999-11-26 | £397,884 |
| 3 Gwaelod Y Foel, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 1995-12-15 | £350,330 |
CF38 2JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maesybryn Primary School Lancaster Drive , Crown Hill CF38 2NS | - not rated | 774 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Garth Olwg St Iltyd's Road , Church Village CF38 1DX | - not rated | 910 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Llanilltud Faerdref Primary St Illtyd's Road , Church Village CF38 1DB | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwauncelyn Primary Heol Deg , Tonteg CF38 1EU | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwaunmeisgyn Primary School Woodland Road , Beddau CF38 2DH | - not rated | 1,713 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Hut | Unit O, Newtown Industrial Estate | 501 yd | |
| Role Play Lane | Unit 1B, Newtown Industrial Estate | 501 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | Dance Crazy, Unit 10, Newtown Industrial Estate | 503 yd | |
| Gurkha Hill Nepalese Restaurant | Llantrisant Road | 707 yd | |
| Tiny Tumblers | Main Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Inn | Llantrisant Road | 456 yd | |
| The Brown Trout | Llantrisant Road | 578 yd | |
| Llantwit Fardre RFC | The Parade | 974 yd | |
| Llantwit Fardre Constitutional Club | Croescade Lane | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Garden | Llantrisant Road | 578 yd | |
| Golden Grace | 1 Llantrisant Road | 599 yd | |
| Golden Palace | Main Road | 927 yd | |
| Zeera Indian Cuisine | 2 St Illtyds Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Llantrisant Road | 550 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% |
| Median download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.