Ystrad Road is in Pentre and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF41 7PP is located in the Ystrad electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ystrad Road, Pentre, CF41 7PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF41 7PR, CF41 7UA, CF41 7PT, CF41 7PS, CF41 7PG, CF41 7TA, CF41 7TX, CF41 7TZ, CF41 7TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF41 7PP has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 47% | 47% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 53% | 53% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 35.7% | 34.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 43.9% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 40.9% | 42.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 17.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 22.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 6.6% | -14.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 29.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 98.5% | 94.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ystrad Road was 20.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Llwyn-y-pia average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ystrad Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Llwyn-y-pia and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Ystrad Road, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2024-03-15 | £65,763 |
| 178 Ystrad Road, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-01-13 | £55,440 |
| 174 Ystrad Road, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-10-29 | £81,951 |
| 172 Ystrad Road, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-04-30 | £105,442 |
| 178 Ystrad Road, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2018-12-12 | £37,004 |
CF41 7PP 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelli Primary School Ystrad Road , Ystrad CF41 7PX | - not rated | 225 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton Infants School School Street , Ton Pentre CF41 7LS | - not rated | 580 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn Colwyn Road , Gelli CF41 7NW | - not rated | 618 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton Pentre Junior School Bailey Street , Ton Pentre CF41 7EL | - not rated | 896 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bodringallt Primary School Bodringallt Terrace , Ystrad CF41 7QE | - not rated | 990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious | 28 William Street | 462 yd | |
| Eat and Greet Cafe and Catering | 70 William Street | 718 yd | |
| The Best Cafe | 32 Ystrad Road | 767 yd | |
| Curly's Dinners | 213 Gelli Road | 776 yd | |
| Little AJ's Cafe & Desserts | 31 Church Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelli & Ton Pentre Hibernian | 142-144 Gelli Road | 330 yd | |
| Greenfield Hotel | 13-14 William Street | 462 yd | |
| Ton Pentre AFC Social Club | Llanfoist Street | 556 yd | |
| Gelli & Ystrad Comrades Club | 27-28 Gelli Road | 578 yd | |
| The Con | 51 William Street | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Flower Chinese | 164 Gelli Road | 409 yd | |
| The Chip Stop | 114 William Street | 502 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 190 Gelli Road | 505 yd | |
| Mamo's Grill | 191 Gelli Road | 505 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 86 William Street | 734 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 | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.