Zion Terrace is in Tonypandy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF40 2AB 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 Zion Terrace, Tonypandy, CF40 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF40 2AA, CF40 2AD, CF40 2RF, CF40 2HD, CF40 2RD, CF40 2AE, CF40 2RE, CF40 2AF, CF40 2RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF40 2AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 52.3% | 48.9% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.1% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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% | 48.1% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 31.1% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 38.3% | 31.5% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -16.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 43.4% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 23.3% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 26.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.4% | 94% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.5% | 37.2% | 25.3% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Zion Terrace was 95.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% higher than the Cwm Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Zion Terrace has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cwm Clydach and the 262nd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Zion Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2024-01-18 | £75,945 |
| 13 Zion Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2019-08-22 | £73,722 |
| 6 Zion Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2019-05-17 | £87,421 |
| 2 Zion Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2017-05-04 | £72,809 |
| 9 Zion Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2014-02-07 | £87,055 |
CF40 2AB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llwynypia Primary School School Terrace , Llwynypia CF40 2HL | - not rated | 177 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. School Primrose Street , CF40 1BJ | - not rated | 983 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmclydach Primary Wern Street , Clydach Vale CF40 2BQ | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trealaw Primary School Miskin Road , Trealaw CF40 2QW | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Nantgwyn Llewellyn Street , CF40 1HQ | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contis Cafe and Fish Bar | 13-14 Llwynypia Road | 177 yd | |
| Little Sparrow's | 4 De Winton Street | 199 yd | |
| The Cwtch | 12 Dunraven Street | 404 yd | |
| Clwb Coffi | 121 Dunraven Street | 535 yd | |
| Coffee 111 | 111 Dunraven Street | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Rhondda Workmens Club | 32-33 Court Street | 174 yd | |
| The De Winton Hotel | De Winton Street | 199 yd | |
| Pandy Hotel | Llwynypia Road | 199 yd | |
| Cambrian Colliery Sports and Social Club | Llwynypia Road | 305 yd | |
| Morgans at the White Hart | Dunraven Street | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pandy Charcoal Grill | Victoria Buildings, Berw Road | 126 yd | |
| Peking City | 5 De Winton Street | 199 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 85 Court Street | 514 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 177 Ynyscynon Road | 565 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 114 Dunraven Street | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 106-108 Dunraven Street | 799 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Llwynypia Road | 842 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.82 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.