Bronheulwen is in Porth and in Rhondda district. CF39 0BJ is located in the Porth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bronheulwen, Porth, CF39 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF39 0BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 50.6% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 43% | 49.4% | 6.4% | 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 CF39 0BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 21.7% | 26.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 59% | 11.4% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 24.4% | 7.7% | -16.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 50.4% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 30.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 12.6% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 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 | 33.9% | 22.1% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 36% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 7.7% | 0.9% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 99.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.7% | 98.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 98.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bronheulwen was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bronheulwen has the 24th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 226th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bronheulwen, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-05-01 | £387,681 |
| 10 Bronheulwen, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-01-24 | £458,198 |
| 25 Bronheulwen, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £352,250 | 2024-12-19 | £350,155 |
| 14 Bronheulwen, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2023-11-17 | £346,299 |
| 22 Bronheulwen, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-08-24 | £302,360 |
CF39 0BJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF39 0BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porth Community School Cemetery Road , CF39 0BS | - not rated | 423 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU | - not rated | 856 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynyshir Primary School Llanwonno Road , Ynyshir CF39 0HU | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tai Educational Centre Grovefield Terrace , Penygraig CF40 1HL | - not rated | 1,693 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Cymmer Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ynyshir & District Workmens Club | Aber-Rhondda Road | 901 yd | |
| The Rheola Hotel | Aber-Rhondda Road | 909 yd | |
| Wyndham Constitutional Club | 69 Cymmer Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzano's and Doner King | 1-2 Tynewydd Square | 813 yd | |
| Porth Palace | 175 Aber-Rhondda Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Cymmer Road | 541 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Cymmer Road | 541 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Cymmer Road | 898 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.