South Street is in Porth and in Rhondda district. CF39 0EF is located in the Tylorstown and Ynyshir electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Porth, CF39 0EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 0EE, CF39 0EB, CF39 0ED, CF39 0EW, CF39 0EG, CF39 0EA, CF39 0NN, CF39 0NR, CF39 0NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF39 0EF is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 46.4% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.6% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF39 0EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 49.7% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 23.6% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 17.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.9% | 27.9% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -20.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 28.4% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 32.4% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 19.7% |
| Bad health | 12% | 10.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 27.4% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 23.9% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -21.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.3% | 95.1% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 92.7% | 98.6% | 5.9% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 98.6% | 5.9% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.2% | 37.2% | 25.0% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 9.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.2% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 36th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 South Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-12-05 | £79,136 |
| 5 South Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-11-15 | £124,383 |
| 69 South Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £35,250 | 2023-06-15 | £38,002 |
| 13 South Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-06-02 | £156,321 |
| 64 South Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-08-12 | £139,713 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF39 0EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ynyshir Primary School Llanwonno Road , Ynyshir CF39 0HU | - not rated | 330 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porth Community School Cemetery Road , CF39 0BS | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Ffordd Y Grug , Llwyncelyn CF39 9TL | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA | - not rated | 2,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang Cafe | 117 Ynyshir Road | 121 yd | |
| Bethany Baptist Church | Ynyshir Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kirner's Music Palace | South Street | 132 yd | |
| Union Jack Ex Servicemens Club | Gynor Place | 198 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | Ynyshir Road | 403 yd | |
| Ynyshir & District Workmens Club | Aber-Rhondda Road | 456 yd | |
| The Rheola Hotel | Aber-Rhondda Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong Sang | 35a Ynyshir Road | 265 yd | |
| Kam He | 97-98 Ynyshir Road | 403 yd | |
| Porth Palace | 175 Aber-Rhondda Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Pizzano's and Doner King | 1-2 Tynewydd Square | 1,062 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.