Taff Terrace is in Tonypandy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF40 2BE is located in the Cwm Clydach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taff Terrace, Tonypandy, CF40 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF40 2BX, CF40 2ED, CF40 2EB, CF40 2EA, CF40 2BA, CF40 2BD, CF40 2DZ, CF40 2EE, CF40 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF40 2BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.1% | 41.7% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 38.9% | -17.8% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 39.4% | 43.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 28% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 18.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 12.7% | 7.1% | -5.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.6% | 27.7% | -20.9% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 17% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 21.8% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 16% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 95.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 97.4% 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% | 97.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 97.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.3% | 37.2% | 28.1% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taff Terrace was 75.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% higher than the Cwm Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taff Terrace has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cwm Clydach and the 342nd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Taff Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2025-05-30 | £156,756 |
| 11 Taff Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-04-26 | £66,462 |
| Clydach Vale Builders Merchant Taff Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-03-28 | £94,376 |
| 1 Taff Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-07-23 | £87,907 |
| Ty Llewellyn Taff Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2021-04-20 | £56,343 |
CF40 2BE 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmclydach Primary Wern Street , Clydach Vale CF40 2BQ | - not rated | 63 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Llwynypia Primary School School Terrace , Llwynypia CF40 2HL | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. School Primrose Street , CF40 1BJ | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn Colwyn Road , Gelli CF41 7NW | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Nantgwyn Llewellyn Street , CF40 1HQ | - not rated | 1,981 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FuZe | Unit 5 Cambrian Industrial Park, Cambrian Court Business Pavilion | 459 yd | |
| Lakeside Cafe Bar | Cambrian Court Business Pavilion | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bush Hotel | Clydach Road | 196 yd | |
| Clydach Vale Hotel | Wern Street | 431 yd | |
| Mid Rhondda Workmens Club | 32-33 Court Street | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian Chippy | 112 Court Street | 429 yd | |
| Clydach Grill and Pizza | 59 Wern Street | 481 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 85 Court Street | 562 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 | 43 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.