Ely Street is in Tonypandy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF40 1BZ 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 Ely Street, Tonypandy, CF40 1BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF40 1DA, CF40 1BY, CF40 1DB, CF40 1DE, CF40 1DD, CF40 1BL, CF40 1DU, CF40 1BH, CF40 1BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF40 1BZ 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 Ely Street 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.
Ely Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Ely Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-06-28 | £115,005 |
| 67 Ely Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-07-29 | £120,000 |
| 65 Ely Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-04-23 | £149,606 |
| 63 Ely Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-12-13 | £180,248 |
| 73 Ely Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-08-08 | £162,381 |
CF40 1BZ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. School Primrose Street , CF40 1BJ | - not rated | 476 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Nantgwyn Llewellyn Street , CF40 1HQ | - not rated | 675 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Llwynypia Primary School School Terrace , Llwynypia CF40 2HL | - not rated | 747 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trealaw Primary School Miskin Road , Trealaw CF40 2QW | - not rated | 888 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tai Educational Centre Grovefield Terrace , Penygraig CF40 1HL | - not rated | 1,158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee 111 | 111 Dunraven Street | 276 yd | |
| Clwb Coffi | 121 Dunraven Street | 279 yd | |
| Red Rose Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | 46 Dunraven Street | 317 yd | |
| Country Kitchen | 104 Dunraven Street | 320 yd | |
| The Cwtch | 12 Dunraven Street | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Rhondda Central Workingmens Club | 71 Primrose Street | 266 yd | |
| Morgans at the White Hart | Dunraven Street | 276 yd | |
| Paddy's Goose Hotel | Trealaw Road | 500 yd | |
| Pandy Hotel | Llwynypia Road | 529 yd | |
| The De Winton Hotel | De Winton Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Yummy | 114 Dunraven Street | 279 yd | |
| Hazm Takeaway | 114a Dunraven Street | 279 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 36 Dunraven Street | 317 yd | |
| Pizza To Go | 99 Dunraven Street | 320 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 102 Dunraven Street | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 106-108 Dunraven Street | 359 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 48 Tylacelyn Road | 1,072 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.