Pontypridd Road is in Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 9PL 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 Pontypridd Road, Porth, CF39 9PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 9NR, CF39 9PY, CF39 9PU, CF39 9NY, CF39 9RN, CF39 9AD, CF39 9PH, CF39 9ST, CF39 9AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF39 9PL is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 42.1% | 46.8% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 57.9% | 53.2% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 9PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 43.6% | 44.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 39.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 39% | 41.1% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 17.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 22.2% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.9% | 9.6% | -14.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 22.6% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 19.2% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91% | 87.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 88.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 89% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontypridd Road was 462.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 375.5% higher than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pontypridd Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 10th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 233.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Pontypridd Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-03-20 | £71,201 |
| 69 Pontypridd Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2020-10-13 | £74,416 |
| 70 Pontypridd Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-08-26 | £63,267 |
| 72 Pontypridd Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2015-04-10 | £49,603 |
| 68 Pontypridd Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2015-03-24 | £45,324 |
CF39 9PL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF39 9PL 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 | 48 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Ffordd Y Grug , Llwyncelyn CF39 9TL | - not rated | 730 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA | - not rated | 735 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porth Community School Cemetery Road , CF39 0BS | - not rated | 865 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ynyshir Primary School Llanwonno Road , Ynyshir CF39 0HU | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU | - not rated | 2,080 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Cafe | 74 Pontypridd Road | 2 yd | |
| Golden Grill Fish & Chip Shop | 19 Porth Street | 188 yd | |
| Orb Shop & Cafe | 46 Hannah Street | 200 yd | |
| Daffodil's Tea Rooms | 30 Hannah Street | 204 yd | |
| The Factory | Welsh Hills Works, Jenkin Street | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Constitutional Club | 69 Cymmer Road | 180 yd | |
| Squares | Porth Street | 182 yd | |
| Nedda's Bar Ltd | 20-25 Hannah Street | 220 yd | |
| Cymmer Workmens Club and Institute | Office Street | 259 yd | |
| Llwyncelyn Hotel | North Road | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porth Pizza / Casablanca | 75-76 Pontypridd Road | 2 yd | |
| Shwmae Pizza | 21-22 Porth Street | 80 yd | |
| Mr Ho Chinese Takeaway | 8 Hannah Street | 107 yd | |
| Porth Peri-Peri | 66B Hannah Street | 112 yd | |
| Porth Indian Takeaway | 55 Hannah Street | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Pontypridd Road | 355 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Cymmer Road | 390 yd | |
| Lidl | Cymmer Road | 740 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Cymmer Road | 740 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 | 95.5% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.