Sycamore Drive is in Tonypandy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF40 2PZ is located in the Trealaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Drive, Tonypandy, CF40 2PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF40 2PY, CF40 2QA, CF40 2PU, CF40 2PX, CF40 2UD, CF40 2NY, CF40 2UB, CF40 2QB, CF40 2UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF40 2PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 50.5% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.6% | 49.5% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.2% | 39% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 41.3% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 18.6% | 10.8% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 (67.5%) 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 | 40.8% | 34.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 33.1% | 10.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 24.8% | 23.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 2PZ this area, 33% 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.8% | 33% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 21.1% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.9% | 96.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 96.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Drive was 125.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% higher than the Pen-y-graig average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Pen-y-graig and the 181st highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sycamore Drive, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-02-07 | £159,740 |
| 11 Sycamore Drive, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2024-01-05 | £263,617 |
| 3 Sycamore Drive, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-08-13 | £141,070 |
| 9 Sycamore Drive, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-04-01 | £142,656 |
| 10 Sycamore Drive, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-10-04 | £211,506 |
CF40 2PZ 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trealaw Primary School Miskin Road , Trealaw CF40 2QW | - not rated | 280 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tai Educational Centre Grovefield Terrace , Penygraig CF40 1HL | - not rated | 605 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU | - not rated | 670 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. School Primrose Street , CF40 1BJ | - not rated | 723 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Nantgwyn Llewellyn Street , CF40 1HQ | - not rated | 1,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Bananas Soft Play Ltd | Ffrwd Amos Industrial Estate | 539 yd | |
| Judges Bingo | Bridge Street | 639 yd | |
| Hope Church Rhondda | Unit 1-2, Dunraven Street | 741 yd | |
| Country Kitchen | 104 Dunraven Street | 842 yd | |
| The Caffeine | 73 Tylacelyn Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fulling Mill | Mr Speakers Way | 377 yd | |
| Miskin Hotel | Miskin Road | 506 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | Dunraven Street | 656 yd | |
| Penygraig RFC | Tylacelyn Road | 666 yd | |
| Paddy's Goose Hotel | Trealaw Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efes Pizza & Kebab | 4 Oxford Buildings, 72 Dunraven Street | 632 yd | |
| Lianna's | 86-87 Dunraven Street | 707 yd | |
| The Salad Box Tonypandy Ltd | 88a Dunraven Street | 716 yd | |
| Taj Mahal - Indian Balti | 89 Dunraven Street | 726 yd | |
| The Hut On The Hill | Glannant Street | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 106-108 Dunraven Street | 800 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 48 Tylacelyn Road | 822 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 | 51 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.