Pleasant Street is in Pentre and in Rhondda district. CF41 7JA is located in the Pentre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pleasant Street, Pentre, CF41 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF41 7HY, CF41 7HS, CF41 7JG, CF41 7JB, CF41 7HU, CF41 7BS, CF41 7HT, CF41 7JF, CF41 7JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF41 7JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.9% | -0.3% | 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 | 35.9% | 41.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 37.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 28.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 27.9% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 13% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 21.6% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| 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% | 98.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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% | 97.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 99.7% | 97.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.6% | 37.2% | 28.4% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pleasant Street was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Pentre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pleasant Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Pentre and the 208th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Pleasant Street, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-03-10 | £127,144 |
| 18 Pleasant Street, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2024-05-09 | £56,582 |
| 25 Pleasant Street, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2024-02-15 | £59,168 |
| 13 Pleasant Street, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2024-02-12 | £182,828 |
| 1A Pleasant Street, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-10-13 | £121,616 |
CF41 7JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ton Pentre Junior School Bailey Street , Ton Pentre CF41 7EL | - not rated | 546 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton Infants School School Street , Ton Pentre CF41 7LS | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Primary School Glyncoli Road , Treorchy CF42 6SA | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn Colwyn Road , Gelli CF41 7NW | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gelli Primary School Ystrad Road , Ystrad CF41 7PX | - not rated | 1,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canolfan Pentre | Llewellyn Street | 153 yd | |
| The Old School Cafe | Pentre School House, Upper Alma Place | 414 yd | |
| The Best Cafe | 32 Ystrad Road | 553 yd | |
| Little AJ's Cafe & Desserts | 31 Church Road | 780 yd | |
| Peking Panda | 147-148 High Street | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Banc | 54-56 Llewellyn Street | 192 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | 102 Llewellyn Street | 227 yd | |
| Pentre Comrades Club Ltd | 55 Albert Street | 389 yd | |
| Coronation Constitutional Club Ltd | 7 Queen Street | 672 yd | |
| The Windsor Arms | 44-45 Church Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Takeaway | 94 Llewellyn Street | 227 yd | |
| New Maharajah Spice | 95 Llewellyn Street | 227 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 18-19 Llewellyn Street | 239 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 23 Llewellyn Street | 239 yd | |
| Pentre Spice | 50 Carne Street | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Riverside Yard, High Street | 502 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.