Pretoria Road is in Tonyrefail, Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 8PW is located in the Tonyrefail East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pretoria Road, Tonyrefail, Porth, CF39 8PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 8PR, CF39 8PU, CF39 8PP, CF39 8PL, CF39 8QA, CF39 8AD, CF39 8NH, CF39 8LY, CF39 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF39 8PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 31.8% | 31.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 51.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 42.4% | 47.9% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 17.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 37.7% | 24.3% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 18.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 21.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 97.3% | 97.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.2% | 37.2% | 26.0% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pretoria Road was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Tonyrefail East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pretoria Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Tonyrefail East and the 355th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Pretoria Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £151,600 | 2024-05-31 | £158,849 |
| 64 Pretoria Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2024-01-19 | £168,885 |
| 10 Pretoria Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-11-30 | £169,768 |
| 39 Pretoria Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-06-09 | £156,321 |
| 64 Pretoria Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2023-03-17 | £98,328 |
CF39 8PW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tref-Y-Rhyg Primary School The Avenue , Tonyrefail CF39 8PS | - not rated | 365 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Tonyrefail School Street , Tonyrefail CF39 8LE | - not rated | 547 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonyrefail Community School Gilfach Road , CF39 8HG | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Cwmlai Primary School Penygarreg Road , Tonyrefail CF39 8AS | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA | - not rated | 2,656 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 Lighthouse Project | Tonyrefail Community Centre, Prichard Street | 787 yd | |
| Mouchak Indian Restaurant | 25 Mill Street | 837 yd | |
| New Life Community Church | Mill Street | 837 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | 8 Mill Street | 864 yd | |
| Ar Ben Y Byd | 30 Mill Street | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonyrefail RFC | 60-62 High Street | 500 yd | |
| Red Gate Inn | High Street | 744 yd | |
| Tonyrefail Workingmens Club | 26-28 Waunrhydd Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Balti Indian & Bangladeshi | 24 High Street | 160 yd | |
| Oscar Grill | 22 High Street | 744 yd | |
| Po Sang | 14 High Street | 744 yd | |
| Ton Pizza Fish Bar | 12 High Street | 744 yd | |
| Red Room Confectionery | 3 Waunrhydd Road | 826 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.