School Street is in Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 9YE 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 School Street, Porth, CF39 9YE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 9YD, CF39 9UU, CF39 9YF, CF39 9UN, CF39 9UY, CF39 9UW, CF39 9UL, CF39 9YG, CF39 9YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF39 9YE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.6% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 33.2% | 29.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 45% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 13.1% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 42.2% | 40.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 16% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 26.9% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 19.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 20.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 98.6% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 97.7% | 98.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.6% | 37.2% | 23.4% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Street was 107.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 223rd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 School Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2001-09-07 | £118,847 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porth Community School Cemetery Road , CF39 0BS | - not rated | 680 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Ffordd Y Grug , Llwyncelyn CF39 9TL | - not rated | 882 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynyshir Primary School Llanwonno Road , Ynyshir CF39 0HU | - not rated | 965 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU | - not rated | 1,953 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 | 321 yd | |
| Empire Cafe | 74 Pontypridd Road | 496 yd | |
| Daffodil's Tea Rooms | 30 Hannah Street | 565 yd | |
| Orb Shop & Cafe | 46 Hannah Street | 585 yd | |
| Yr Hen Lyfrgell Porth | 47 Pontypridd Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rheola Hotel | Aber-Rhondda Road | 211 yd | |
| Squares | Porth Street | 331 yd | |
| Wyndham Constitutional Club | 69 Cymmer Road | 448 yd | |
| Llwyncelyn Hotel | North Road | 521 yd | |
| Nedda's Bar Ltd | 20-25 Hannah Street | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porth Palace | 175 Aber-Rhondda Road | 211 yd | |
| Pizzano's and Doner King | 1-2 Tynewydd Square | 321 yd | |
| Shwmae Pizza | 21-22 Porth Street | 427 yd | |
| Mr Ho Chinese Takeaway | 8 Hannah Street | 456 yd | |
| Porth Pizza / Casablanca | 75-76 Pontypridd Road | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Cymmer Road | 333 yd | |
| Morrisons | Pontypridd Road | 666 yd | |
| Lidl | Cymmer Road | 716 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Cymmer Road | 716 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.