Birchgrove Street is in Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 9UU 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 Birchgrove Street, Porth, CF39 9UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 9YD, CF39 9UW, CF39 9YE, CF39 9UH, CF39 9YB, CF39 9SA, CF39 9UL, CF39 9UT, CF39 9SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF39 9UU is primarily male, with 57.1% 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 | 46.5% | 42.9% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 53.5% | 57.1% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 9UU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 32.8% | 42.5% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 42.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 48.4% | 49.1% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 29.2% | 18.8% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 17.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 26.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 99.7% | 98.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 98.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.7% | 37.2% | 25.5% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchgrove Street was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.1% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Birchgrove Street has the 36th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 318th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Birchgrove Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-06-20 | £143,294 |
| 61 Birchgrove Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-10-31 | £120,960 |
| 114 Birchgrove Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2024-10-04 | £155,232 |
| 119 Birchgrove Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2024-08-27 | £145,735 |
| 69 Birchgrove Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-09-05 | £87,339 |
CF39 9UU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porth Community School Cemetery Road , CF39 0BS | - not rated | 725 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Ffordd Y Grug , Llwyncelyn CF39 9TL | - not rated | 809 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynyshir Primary School Llanwonno Road , Ynyshir CF39 0HU | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU | - not rated | 2,002 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 | 257 yd | |
| Empire Cafe | 74 Pontypridd Road | 422 yd | |
| Daffodil's Tea Rooms | 30 Hannah Street | 481 yd | |
| Orb Shop & Cafe | 46 Hannah Street | 502 yd | |
| Yr Hen Lyfrgell Porth | 47 Pontypridd Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rheola Hotel | Aber-Rhondda Road | 240 yd | |
| Squares | Porth Street | 268 yd | |
| Wyndham Constitutional Club | 69 Cymmer Road | 396 yd | |
| Llwyncelyn Hotel | North Road | 437 yd | |
| Nedda's Bar Ltd | 20-25 Hannah Street | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porth Palace | 175 Aber-Rhondda Road | 240 yd | |
| Pizzano's and Doner King | 1-2 Tynewydd Square | 347 yd | |
| Shwmae Pizza | 21-22 Porth Street | 358 yd | |
| Mr Ho Chinese Takeaway | 8 Hannah Street | 375 yd | |
| Porth Pizza / Casablanca | 75-76 Pontypridd Road | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Cymmer Road | 326 yd | |
| Morrisons | Pontypridd Road | 582 yd | |
| Lidl | Cymmer Road | 734 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Cymmer Road | 734 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.