Mary Street is in Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 9UH 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 Mary Street, Porth, CF39 9UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 9UW, CF39 9SA, CF39 9SB, CF39 9UL, CF39 9UU, CF39 9RY, CF39 9SD, CF39 9SF, CF39 9YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF39 9UH has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.2% | 48% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 32.6% | 39.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 38% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 44% | 39.8% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 34.9% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 8% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 25.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 13% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 20% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 96% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.6% | 97.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mary Street was 68.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mary Street has the 40th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 382nd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mary Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-06-20 | £98,824 |
| 9 Mary Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2024-12-12 | £123,156 |
| 13 Mary Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2024-11-19 | £96,521 |
| 28 Mary Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-04-12 | £106,893 |
| 12 Mary Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-06-21 | £64,684 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porth Community School Cemetery Road , CF39 0BS | - not rated | 681 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Ffordd Y Grug , Llwyncelyn CF39 9TL | - not rated | 830 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynyshir Primary School Llanwonno Road , Ynyshir CF39 0HU | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU | - not rated | 1,955 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 | 170 yd | |
| Empire Cafe | 74 Pontypridd Road | 348 yd | |
| Daffodil's Tea Rooms | 30 Hannah Street | 441 yd | |
| Orb Shop & Cafe | 46 Hannah Street | 458 yd | |
| Yr Hen Lyfrgell Porth | 47 Pontypridd Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squares | Porth Street | 180 yd | |
| The Rheola Hotel | Aber-Rhondda Road | 199 yd | |
| Wyndham Constitutional Club | 69 Cymmer Road | 302 yd | |
| Llwyncelyn Hotel | North Road | 420 yd | |
| Nedda's Bar Ltd | 20-25 Hannah Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porth Palace | 175 Aber-Rhondda Road | 199 yd | |
| Shwmae Pizza | 21-22 Porth Street | 277 yd | |
| Pizzano's and Doner King | 1-2 Tynewydd Square | 291 yd | |
| Mr Ho Chinese Takeaway | 8 Hannah Street | 320 yd | |
| Porth Pizza / Casablanca | 75-76 Pontypridd Road | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Cymmer Road | 244 yd | |
| Morrisons | Pontypridd Road | 560 yd | |
| Lidl | Cymmer Road | 662 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Cymmer Road | 662 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.