Gilfach Road is in Tonypandy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF40 1BU is located in the Tonypandy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gilfach Road, Tonypandy, CF40 1BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF40 1BT, CF40 1BX, CF40 1BA, CF40 1BP, CF40 2RE, CF40 2RG, CF40 2QU, CF40 2RB, CF40 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF40 1BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 51% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 54.5% | 49% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 40.9% | 38.6% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 48.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.1% | 54.6% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 31.5% | 7.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 19% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 28.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.8% | 97.8% | 5.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 92.8% | 98.4% | 5.6% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 98.4% | 5.6% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilfach Road was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Cwm Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gilfach Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cwm Clydach and the 284th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Gilfach Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-09-12 | £102,752 |
| Rhiwfer Gilfach Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-12-22 | £312,199 |
| 30 Gilfach Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2022-09-02 | £151,405 |
| 30 Gilfach Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-01-15 | £141,972 |
| 29 Gilfach Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2019-01-18 | £96,035 |
CF40 1BU 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 | 223 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Education | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llwynypia Primary School School Terrace , Llwynypia CF40 2HL | - not rated | 435 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. School Primrose Street , CF40 1BJ | - not rated | 765 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Nantgwyn Llewellyn Street , CF40 1HQ | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Trealaw Primary School Miskin Road , Trealaw CF40 2QW | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmclydach Primary Wern Street , Clydach Vale CF40 2BQ | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sparrow's | 4 De Winton Street | 265 yd | |
| The Cwtch | 12 Dunraven Street | 286 yd | |
| Clwb Coffi | 121 Dunraven Street | 354 yd | |
| Contis Cafe and Fish Bar | 13-14 Llwynypia Road | 364 yd | |
| Coffee 111 | 111 Dunraven Street | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Rhondda Workmens Club | 32-33 Court Street | 260 yd | |
| Pandy Hotel | Llwynypia Road | 265 yd | |
| The De Winton Hotel | De Winton Street | 265 yd | |
| Morgans at the White Hart | Dunraven Street | 418 yd | |
| Cambrian Colliery Sports and Social Club | Llwynypia Road | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking City | 5 De Winton Street | 265 yd | |
| Tony Pandy Charcoal Grill | Victoria Buildings, Berw Road | 364 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 114 Dunraven Street | 422 yd | |
| Hazm Takeaway | 114a Dunraven Street | 422 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 36 Dunraven Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 106-108 Dunraven Street | 596 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 | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.