River Street is in Ystrad, Pentre and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF41 7RA 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 River Street, Ystrad, Pentre, CF41 7RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF41 7RZ, CF41 7RB, CF41 7QY, CF41 7QU, CF41 7QZ, CF41 7RY, CF41 7RE, CF41 7RX, CF41 7SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF41 7RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 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 | 25.2% | 31.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 47.3% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (66.9%) 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 | 33% | 40.2% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 26.7% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 21% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.2% | 27.6% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 9.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 16% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 24.3% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 99.6% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 97.3% | 97.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 97.3% | 97.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River Street was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.8% lower than the Llwyn-y-pia average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
River Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Llwyn-y-pia and the 318th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 River Street, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £59,500 | 2025-04-03 | £59,206 |
| 5 River Street, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2024-06-12 | £91,259 |
| 8 River Street, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-05-13 | £71,450 |
| River House River Street, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-05-25 | £358,113 |
| Gar Y Nant River Street, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2013-01-30 | £312,729 |
CF41 7RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF41 7RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol G.G. Bodringallt Bryn Terrace , Ystrad CF41 7RX | - not rated | 243 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bodringallt Primary School Bodringallt Terrace , Ystrad CF41 7QE | - not rated | 248 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gelli Primary School Ystrad Road , Ystrad CF41 7PX | - not rated | 571 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Hen Felin Gelligaled Park , Ystrad CF41 7SZ | - not rated | 675 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn Colwyn Road , Gelli CF41 7NW | - not rated | 1,207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat and Greet Cafe and Catering | 70 William Street | 104 yd | |
| Delicious | 28 William Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Con | 51 William Street | 125 yd | |
| Ystrad Rhondda RFC | 82 Gelligaled Road | 260 yd | |
| Greenfield Hotel | 13-14 William Street | 362 yd | |
| Gelli & Ton Pentre Hibernian | 142-144 Gelli Road | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Pizza | 86 William Street | 93 yd | |
| Rhondda Takeaway | 66 Gelligaled Road | 227 yd | |
| The Chip Stop | 114 William Street | 305 yd | |
| The Udder Box / BrabzBurgerz Ltd | 49 Gelligaled Road | 378 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 | 97.2% |
| 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 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.