Waunrhydd Road is in Tonyrefail, Porth and in Taff-Ely district. CF39 8EW is located in the Tonyrefail West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waunrhydd Road, Tonyrefail, Porth, CF39 8EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 8HE, CF39 8EN, CF39 8ER, CF39 8AA, CF39 8EL, CF39 8HB, CF39 8AB, CF39 8PG, CF39 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF39 8EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.3% | 48.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 30.1% | 40.7% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 44.2% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 37.6% | 32% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 41.9% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 9% | 8.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 27.9% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 21.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 99.3% | 98.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waunrhydd Road was 116.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% higher than the Gilfach-goch average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Waunrhydd Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gilfach-goch and the 200th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Waunrhydd Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-01-17 | £125,749 |
| 37 Waunrhydd Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-09-28 | £145,908 |
| Rhondda Bowl Waunrhydd Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-09-28 | £368,401 |
| 65 Waunrhydd Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2022-10-21 | £91,401 |
| 47 Waunrhydd Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2021-03-12 | £73,970 |
CF39 8EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol G.G. Tonyrefail School Street , Tonyrefail CF39 8LE | - not rated | 446 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonyrefail Community School Gilfach Road , CF39 8HG | - not rated | 640 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Tref-Y-Rhyg Primary School The Avenue , Tonyrefail CF39 8PS | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmlai Primary School Penygarreg Road , Tonyrefail CF39 8AS | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendreforgan Community Primary School Hendrefogan , CF39 8UH | - not rated | 2,499 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 Windmill Restaurant | Waunrhydd Road | 2 yd | |
| Ar Ben Y Byd | 30 Mill Street | 216 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | 8 Mill Street | 222 yd | |
| Mouchak Indian Restaurant | 25 Mill Street | 250 yd | |
| New Life Community Church | Mill Street | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonyrefail Workingmens Club | 26-28 Waunrhydd Road | 2 yd | |
| Red Gate Inn | High Street | 258 yd | |
| Tonyrefail RFC | 60-62 High Street | 490 yd | |
| Ely Valley Miners Welfare Association | Tonyrefail | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Valley | 71 Waunrhydd Road | 2 yd | |
| Corner Pizza | 1 Waunrhydd Road | 149 yd | |
| Red Room Confectionery | 3 Waunrhydd Road | 173 yd | |
| Lu Sang | 12 Mill Street | 187 yd | |
| Oscar Grill | 22 High Street | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative in Tonyrefail | Penrhiwfer Road | 268 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.