Cymmer Road is in Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 9BW is located in the Porth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cymmer Road, Porth, CF39 9BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 0LG, CF39 0LD, CF39 0LH, CF39 9DA, CF39 0LF, CF39 0DD, CF39 0NA, CF39 9BY, CF39 0LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF39 9BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 9BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 37.8% | 42.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 32.5% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 14% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 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 | 46.2% | 50.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 20.5% | 18.7% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 21.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 28.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.3% | 97.9% | 9.6% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 89.2% | 97.9% | 8.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 97.9% | 8.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 0.9% | -5.6% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cymmer Road was 288.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.9% higher than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cymmer Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 30th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remploy Ltd Cymmer Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2017-09-08 | £1,539,281 |
CF39 9BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porth Community School Cemetery Road , CF39 0BS | - not rated | 419 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Ffordd Y Grug , Llwyncelyn CF39 9TL | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynyshir Primary School Llanwonno Road , Ynyshir CF39 0HU | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU | - not rated | 1,674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grill Fish & Chip Shop | 19 Porth Street | 303 yd | |
| KFC | Cymmer Road | 364 yd | |
| Empire Cafe | 74 Pontypridd Road | 450 yd | |
| Daffodil's Tea Rooms | 30 Hannah Street | 629 yd | |
| Orb Shop & Cafe | 46 Hannah Street | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rheola Hotel | Aber-Rhondda Road | 168 yd | |
| Wyndham Constitutional Club | 69 Cymmer Road | 287 yd | |
| Squares | Porth Street | 299 yd | |
| Nedda's Bar Ltd | 20-25 Hannah Street | 647 yd | |
| Llwyncelyn Hotel | North Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzano's and Doner King | 1-2 Tynewydd Square | 92 yd | |
| Porth Palace | 175 Aber-Rhondda Road | 168 yd | |
| Shwmae Pizza | 21-22 Porth Street | 377 yd | |
| Porth Pizza / Casablanca | 75-76 Pontypridd Road | 450 yd | |
| Mr Ho Chinese Takeaway | 8 Hannah Street | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Cymmer Road | 66 yd | |
| Lidl | Cymmer Road | 364 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Cymmer Road | 364 yd | |
| Morrisons | Pontypridd Road | 774 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.