Tonypandy, CF40 1RX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF40 1RX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	49.8%	49.2%	-0.6%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	50.2%	50.8%	0.6%	49.0%	1.8%

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 1RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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	37%	43.3%	6.3%	37.9%	5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	39.9%	35.8%	-4.1%	44.2%	-8.4%
Separated	3.3%	2.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	11.5%	10.2%	-1.3%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	8.2%	8.3%	0.1%	6.1%	2.2%

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 (69.8%) 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	39.8%	40.3%	0.5%	48.4%	-8.1%
Good health	29.1%	29.5%	0.4%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	16.3%	17.5%	1.2%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	9%	9.1%	0.1%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	5.9%	3.6%	-2.3%	1.2%	2.4%

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 1RX this area, 29.7% 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 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.4%	29.7%	-7.7%	18.2%	11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.8%	9.8%	-10.0%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	17.6%	0.7%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.9%	3.0%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	15.2%	6.6%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	11.1%	18%	6.9%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	3.3%	3.9%	0.6%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99%	98.7%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	99.3%	98.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.7%	1%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	98.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.5%	76.7%	-7.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	30.2%	13.5%	16.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	60.1%	37.2%	22.9%
Christian	29.5%	46.2%	-16.7%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is CF40 1RX dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CF40 1RX was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Gilfach-goch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

CF40 1RX has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gilfach-goch and the 295th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CF40 1RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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

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 Tonypandy, CF40 1RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF40 1RX

Average Price
£168,839

Semi-Detached
£172,359

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£158,279

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in CF40 1RX

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Llys Alwyn, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2019-05-20	£156,254
2 Llys Alwyn, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2018-03-14	£175,753
1 Llys Alwyn, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£97,000	2016-03-31	£163,718
4 Llys Alwyn, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£101,000	2006-08-25	£171,040
2 Llys Alwyn, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£110,000	2006-08-17	£186,281

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF40 1RX

Employment

CF40 1RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	52
Long-Term Sick or disabled	33
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Construction	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Williamstown Primary School Dinas Isaf West , Williamstown CF40 1AG	- not rated	379 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tai Educational Centre Grovefield Terrace , Penygraig CF40 1HL	- not rated	1,481 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Nantgwyn Llewellyn Street , CF40 1HQ	- not rated	1,755 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU	- not rated	1,987 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Trealaw Primary School Miskin Road , Trealaw CF40 2QW	- not rated	2,015 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
Subzero	Ely Industrial Estate		511 yd
Shan's Cafe	Constantine Court		688 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Glamorgan Hotel	Brook Street		521 yd
Penygraig Labour Club	11 Penygraig Road		1,059 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
YT's Plaice	London House, Brook Street	547 yd
Jade Flower	69 Brook Street	728 yd
Fun Fillings and Valley Catering Ltd	27 Brook Street	739 yd

Sport

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

Overview of CF40 1RX