Blaenlau Street is in Tonypandy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF40 1LN is located in the Pen-y-graig electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blaenlau Street, Tonypandy, CF40 1LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF40 1LL, CF40 1EB, CF40 1EW, CF40 1LT, CF40 1LW, CF40 1EP, CF40 1LX, CF40 1LS, CF40 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF40 1LN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 52% | 47.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48% | 52.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 31.6% | 38.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 49.5% | 42.7% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 35.1% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 26.6% | 17.1% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 19% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 26.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 100% 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 | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blaenlau Street was 80.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% lower than the Pen-y-graig average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blaenlau Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Pen-y-graig and the 320th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 Blaenlau Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-04-07 | £169,161 |
| 10 Blaenlau Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-06-16 | £134,759 |
| 10 Blaenlau Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-06-07 | £133,900 |
| 7 Blaenlau Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-04-14 | £163,307 |
| 9 Blaenlau Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-03-25 | £93,397 |
CF40 1LN 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Nantgwyn Llewellyn Street , CF40 1HQ | - not rated | 228 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. School Primrose Street , CF40 1BJ | - not rated | 373 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tai Educational Centre Grovefield Terrace , Penygraig CF40 1HL | - not rated | 544 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trealaw Primary School Miskin Road , Trealaw CF40 2QW | - not rated | 628 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llwynypia Primary School School Terrace , Llwynypia CF40 2HL | - not rated | 1,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caffeine | 73 Tylacelyn Road | 367 yd | |
| Go Bananas Soft Play Ltd | Ffrwd Amos Industrial Estate | 374 yd | |
| Valleys Creative | The Old Library, 75-76 Tylacelyn Road | 424 yd | |
| Judges Bingo | Bridge Street | 472 yd | |
| Hope Church Rhondda | Unit 1-2, Dunraven Street | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penygraig RFC | Tylacelyn Road | 224 yd | |
| Turberville Arms | Tylacelyn Road | 367 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | Dunraven Street | 368 yd | |
| Dunraven Conservative Club | Field Street | 400 yd | |
| The Fulling Mill | Mr Speakers Way | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 45 Tylacelyn Road | 318 yd | |
| The Hut On The Hill | Glannant Street | 367 yd | |
| Mr Creemy | 59 Tylacelyn Road | 386 yd | |
| O Yes Kebabs | 50 Tylacelyn Road | 386 yd | |
| Silver Lounge | 68 Tylacelyn Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 48 Tylacelyn Road | 386 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 106-108 Dunraven Street | 544 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 | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.