Library Road is in Tonypandy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF40 1SS 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 Library Road, Tonypandy, CF40 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF40 1ST, CF40 1HJ, CF40 1PL, CF40 1PN, CF40 1PH, CF40 1JX, CF40 1PJ, CF40 1JU, CF40 1JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF40 1SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 55.6% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 44.4% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 29.8% | 33.2% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 43.3% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 16.6% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.2% | 48.6% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 18.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 25.5% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 11.1% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 22.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.7% | 97.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.8% | 37.2% | 22.6% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Library Road was 90.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% lower than the Pen-y-graig average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Library Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Pen-y-graig and the 277th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Library Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-10-10 | £130,000 |
| 15 Library Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-09-20 | £80,065 |
| 8 Library Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-01-13 | £118,740 |
| 7A Library Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2020-03-09 | £329,860 |
| 16 Library Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-07-27 | £113,514 |
CF40 1SS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Educational Centre Grovefield Terrace , Penygraig CF40 1HL | - not rated | 213 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Nantgwyn Llewellyn Street , CF40 1HQ | - not rated | 696 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Trealaw Primary School Miskin Road , Trealaw CF40 2QW | - not rated | 724 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. School Primrose Street , CF40 1BJ | - not rated | 796 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Williamstown Primary School Dinas Isaf West , Williamstown CF40 1AG | - not rated | 1,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valleys Creative | The Old Library, 75-76 Tylacelyn Road | 153 yd | |
| The Caffeine | 73 Tylacelyn Road | 187 yd | |
| Go Bananas Soft Play Ltd | Ffrwd Amos Industrial Estate | 387 yd | |
| Shan's Cafe | Constantine Court | 615 yd | |
| Subzero | Ely Industrial Estate | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven Conservative Club | Field Street | 142 yd | |
| Turberville Arms | Tylacelyn Road | 187 yd | |
| Penygraig Labour Club | 11 Penygraig Road | 318 yd | |
| Penygraig RFC | Tylacelyn Road | 421 yd | |
| The Fulling Mill | Mr Speakers Way | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors Fish & Chip Bar | 66 Tylacelyn Road | 127 yd | |
| O Yes Kebabs | 50 Tylacelyn Road | 157 yd | |
| Silver Lounge | 68 Tylacelyn Road | 157 yd | |
| Excellent Fortune Chinese Takeaway | 57 Tylacelyn Road | 157 yd | |
| Mr Creemy | 59 Tylacelyn Road | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 48 Tylacelyn Road | 157 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 106-108 Dunraven Street | 982 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.