Sherwood Street is in Tonypandy and in Rhondda district. CF40 2TB is located in the Llwyn-y-pia electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF40 2TF, CF40 2TJ, CF40 2TH, CF40 2TE, CF40 2JT, CF40 2TD, CF40 2SG, CF40 2JF, CF40 2SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF40 2TB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 34.8% | 39.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 40.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 9.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 (65.6%) 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 | 40.9% | 35.3% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 24.4% | 30.3% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 13.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 2TB this area, 33.7% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 33.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 14.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 15% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 19.1% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
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 | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.9% | 37.2% | 32.7% |
| Christian | 22.1% | 46.2% | -24.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Street was 163.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% higher than the Llwyn-y-pia average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sherwood Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Llwyn-y-pia and the 124th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sherwood Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-06-06 | £128,544 |
| 12 Sherwood Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2021-12-15 | £149,207 |
| 13 Sherwood Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2021-09-03 | £104,152 |
| 8 Sherwood Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £119,995 | 2019-11-22 | £168,696 |
| 19 Sherwood Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-06-28 | £139,389 |
CF40 2TB 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.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontrhondda Primary School Pontrhondda Road , Llwynypia CF40 2SZ | - not rated | 255 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Hen Felin Gelligaled Park , Ystrad CF41 7SZ | - not rated | 876 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penrhys Primary School Penrhys , Tylorstown CF43 3PL | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llwynypia Primary School School Terrace , Llwynypia CF40 2HL | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Bodringallt Bryn Terrace , Ystrad CF41 7RX | - not rated | 1,408 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliery 19 | Coleg y Cymoedd, Pontrhondda Road | 294 yd | |
| Caffi Blodyn Yr Haul | Coleg y Cymoedd, Pontrhondda Road | 294 yd | |
| Chartwells | Coleg y Cymoedd, Pontrhondda Road | 343 yd | |
| Llwynypia Day Centre | Llwynypia Road | 633 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Llwynypia Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Muff | 95 Partridge Road | 413 yd | |
| Ivor Hael Hotel | Salem Terrace | 437 yd | |
| The Ynyscynon Hotel | Ynyscynon Road | 970 yd | |
| Tylorstown Community Club/RFC | Penrhys Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Just Play Golf | Pontygwaith | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Llwynypia Road | 633 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.