Swyn Y Nant is in Thomastown, Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 8FE is located in the Tonyrefail West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swyn Y Nant, Thomastown, Porth, CF39 8FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 8EJ, CF39 8FD, CF39 8EU, CF39 8DX, CF39 8DT, CF39 8EA, CF39 8FB, CF39 8DY, CF39 8DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF39 8FE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 8FE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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 | 22.3% | 24.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.4% | 66.7% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.5% | 62.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 25.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 10% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 18.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 22.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 33% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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% | 98.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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% | 98.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swyn Y Nant was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% lower than the Gilfach-goch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swyn Y Nant has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gilfach-goch and the 13th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Swyn Y Nant, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2025-08-29 | £307,101 |
| 31 Swyn Y Nant, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-07-04 | £342,948 |
| 55 Swyn Y Nant, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-03-20 | £303,161 |
| 21 Swyn Y Nant, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-11-18 | £261,827 |
| 54 Swyn Y Nant, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-07-04 | £314,749 |
CF39 8FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in CF39 8FE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmlai Primary School Penygarreg Road , Tonyrefail CF39 8AS | - not rated | 883 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonyrefail Community School Gilfach Road , CF39 8HG | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol G.G. Tonyrefail School Street , Tonyrefail CF39 8LE | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tref-Y-Rhyg Primary School The Avenue , Tonyrefail CF39 8PS | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendreforgan Community Primary School Hendrefogan , CF39 8UH | - not rated | 2,426 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomastown Social Club & Institute | Francis Street | 320 yd | |
| Ely Valley Miners Welfare Association | Tonyrefail | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomastown Pizzeria | Francis Street | 220 yd | |
| Cymru Pizza | Francis Street | 320 yd | |
| Rising Star | 96 Mill Street | 1,044 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 | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.