Gelliseren Close is in Thomastown, Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 8EF is located in the Tonyrefail West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gelliseren Close, Thomastown, Porth, CF39 8EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 8DW, CF39 8EQ, CF39 8ET, CF39 8DN, CF39 8DQ, CF39 8FA, CF39 8DR, CF39 8DL, CF39 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF39 8EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 30.9% | 33.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 49.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (70.2%) 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 | 41.5% | 43% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 27.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 19.6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 CF39 8EF this area, 35.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 35.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 22.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.2% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 99.6% | 98.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gelliseren Close was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% lower than the Gilfach-goch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gelliseren Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gilfach-goch and the 345th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Gelliseren Close, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-05-24 | £504,654 |
| 21 Gelliseren Close, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-06-29 | £291,323 |
| 1 Gelliseren Close, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-03-30 | £379,685 |
| 1 Gelliseren Close, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2019-02-22 | £380,073 |
| 6 Gelliseren Close, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-02-13 | £497,114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonyrefail Community School Gilfach Road , CF39 8HG | - not rated | 573 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Cwmlai Primary School Penygarreg Road , Tonyrefail CF39 8AS | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Tonyrefail School Street , Tonyrefail CF39 8LE | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tref-Y-Rhyg Primary School The Avenue , Tonyrefail CF39 8PS | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendreforgan Community Primary School Hendrefogan , CF39 8UH | - not rated | 2,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Gegin Fach | Tonyrefail Community School, Gilfach Road | 679 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | 8 Mill Street | 864 yd | |
| Ar Ben Y Byd | 30 Mill Street | 869 yd | |
| New Life Community Church | Mill Street | 873 yd | |
| Mouchak Indian Restaurant | 25 Mill Street | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Valley Miners Welfare Association | Tonyrefail | 339 yd | |
| Thomastown Social Club & Institute | Francis Street | 613 yd | |
| Tonyrefail Workingmens Club | 26-28 Waunrhydd Road | 953 yd | |
| Red Gate Inn | High Street | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | 96 Mill Street | 605 yd | |
| Cymru Pizza | Francis Street | 613 yd | |
| Thomastown Pizzeria | Francis Street | 670 yd | |
| Lu Sang | 12 Mill Street | 929 yd | |
| Evergreen Valley | 71 Waunrhydd Road | 953 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.