Emlyn Terrace is in Tonypandy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF40 2BL 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 Emlyn Terrace, Tonypandy, CF40 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF40 2BG, CF40 2BW, CF40 2DL, CF40 2BJ, CF40 2BT, CF40 2BN, CF40 2DR, CF40 2BS, CF40 2DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF40 2BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.3% | 49.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 40.6% | 45.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 32.9% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 39.2% | 39.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 36.3% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 17% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 13.3% | 4.7% | -8.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 2BL this area, 39.7% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 39.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 20.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 99.7% | 93.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 93.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.6% | 37.2% | 27.4% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emlyn Terrace was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Cwm Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Emlyn Terrace has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cwm Clydach and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Emlyn Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-07-09 | £110,186 |
| 5 Emlyn Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2020-10-23 | £124,478 |
| 5 Emlyn Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2005-12-09 | £142,925 |
| 1 Emlyn Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2002-11-18 | £121,894 |
| 5 Emlyn Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2002-11-08 | £56,842 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmclydach Primary Wern Street , Clydach Vale CF40 2BQ | - not rated | 528 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Llwynypia Primary School School Terrace , Llwynypia CF40 2HL | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn Colwyn Road , Gelli CF41 7NW | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton Infants School School Street , Ton Pentre CF41 7LS | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. School Primrose Street , CF40 1BJ | - not rated | 2,386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FuZe | Unit 5 Cambrian Industrial Park, Cambrian Court Business Pavilion | 880 yd | |
| Lakeside Cafe Bar | Cambrian Court Business Pavilion | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clydach Vale Hotel | Wern Street | 206 yd | |
| The Bush Hotel | Clydach Road | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clydach Grill and Pizza | 59 Wern Street | 140 yd | |
| Cambrian Chippy | 112 Court Street | 999 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.