Riverside Villas, Tonypandy, CF40 1JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF40 1JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	49.3%	50%	0.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50.7%	50%	-0.7%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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 CF40 1JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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	41.2%	44.9%	3.7%	37.9%	7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	29.7%	28.3%	-1.4%	44.2%	-15.9%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.8%	2.2%	-1.6%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	13.2%	18.8%	5.6%	9.1%	9.7%
Widowed	10.4%	5.8%	-4.6%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29%	23.2%	-5.8%	48.4%	-25.2%
Good health	28.1%	36%	7.9%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	25.8%	18.9%	-6.9%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	13.6%	14.6%	1.0%	4.0%	10.6%
Very bad health	3.6%	7.3%	3.7%	1.2%	6.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around CF40 1JL this area, 42% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	53.3%	42%	-11.3%	18.2%	23.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	8.7%	-1.2%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	11.6%	-1.0%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	4.3%	2.7%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	13.8%	3.9%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	9.3%	14.5%	5.2%	33.8%	-19.3%
Other	3.3%	5.1%	1.8%	2.8%	2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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)
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	99.5%	96.9%	-2.6%	81.4%	15.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	99.1%	96.9%	-2.2%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	96.9%	-2.2%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.6%	76.7%	-12.1%
Ireland	3%	0.6%	2.4%
No passport held	32.3%	13.5%	18.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.3%	37.2%	17.1%
Christian	29.6%	46.2%	-16.6%
Other religion	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Not answered	13.6%	6.0%	7.6%

Safety

Is Riverside Villas Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Villas was 565.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 481.9% higher than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Riverside Villas has the 3rd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 5th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 269.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in CF40 1JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 8/10 (high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Riverside Villas are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rhondda Cynon Taff.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Riverside Villas, Tonypandy, CF40 1JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF40 1JL

Average Price
£197,175

Semi-Detached
£195,254

Terraced
£172,929

Detached
£223,341

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Riverside Villas

Average Price
£185,697

Semi-Detached
£166,583

Terraced
£180,311

Detached
£205,619

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Riverside VillasStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Riverside Villas, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£136,950	2018-04-06	£220,483
2 Riverside Villas, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2007-11-12	£170,061
2 Riverside Villas, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£99,400	2007-06-29	£154,861
2 Riverside Villas, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£99,995	2005-09-30	£180,636
1 Riverside Villas, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£93,000	2004-07-27	£209,146

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF40 1JL

Employment

CF40 1JL 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.

Economic Activity

Long-Term Sick or disabled	34
Retired	32
Full-Time Employee	21
Part-Time Employee	11
Looking after home or family	10
Other	10
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Education	4
Other	2
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Construction	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Porth Community School Cemetery Road , CF39 0BS	- not rated	542 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU	- not rated	840 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA	- not rated	1,440 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tai Educational Centre Grovefield Terrace , Penygraig CF40 1HL	- not rated	1,549 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Williamstown Primary School Dinas Isaf West , Williamstown CF40 1AG	- not rated	1,577 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
KFC	Cymmer Road		518 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Rheola Hotel	Aber-Rhondda Road		994 yd
Wyndham Constitutional Club	69 Cymmer Road		1,073 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Pizzano's and Doner King	1-2 Tynewydd Square		885 yd
Porth Palace	175 Aber-Rhondda Road		994 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Cymmer Road	518 yd
Farm Foods	Cymmer Road	518 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Cymmer Road	936 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF40 1JL postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.