Cargill Close is in Beddau, Pontypridd and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF38 2RU is located in the Beddau and Tyn-y-nant electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cargill Close, Beddau, Pontypridd, CF38 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF38 2RT, CF38 2RY, CF38 2LH, CF38 2RW, CF38 2LF, CF38 2SA, CF38 2RP, CF38 2SB, CF38 2RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF38 2RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.2% | 49.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 30.1% | 31.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 53.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 47.8% | 43.9% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around CF38 2RU this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 29.4% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 25.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 96.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 99.7% | 98.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 98.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cargill Close was 214.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 205.7% higher than the Beddau and Tyn-y-nant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cargill Close has the highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and the 68th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1036.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Cargill Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,950 | 2024-06-28 | £254,005 |
| 15 Cargill Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-08-25 | £248,564 |
| 11 Cargill Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-08 | £205,146 |
| 11 Cargill Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2019-12-13 | £244,176 |
| 15 Cargill Close, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2019-10-18 | £249,577 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CF38 2RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwaunmeisgyn Primary School Woodland Road , Beddau CF38 2DH | - not rated | 188 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llwyncrwn Primary School Llwyn-Crwn Road , Beddau CF38 2BE | - not rated | 878 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Castellau Ffordd Castellau , Beddau CF38 2AA | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School Penycoedcae Road , Beddau CF38 2AE | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesybryn Primary School Lancaster Drive , Crown Hill CF38 2NS | - not rated | 1,552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott's Hotel & Restaurant | Llantrisant Road | 221 yd | |
| Subway | Spar, Common Approach | 644 yd | |
| Amber's Cafe | r/o 82 Parish Road | 794 yd | |
| KD Events & Catering Ltd | Beddau RFC, Gwaunmiskin Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cokeworks Bar | Common Approach | 644 yd | |
| Cwm & Llantwit Welfare Hall | Tynant Road | 780 yd | |
| Llantwit Fardre Constitutional Club | Croescade Lane | 885 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Crown Hill | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Village | Llantrisant Road | 221 yd | |
| Top Fry | Unit 4, Common Approach | 644 yd | |
| Tynant Fish Bar | 18 Commercial Street | 930 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 30 Commercial Street | 930 yd | |
| Jamuna Indian Takeaway | 22A Commercial Street | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Commercial Street | 930 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.