Penrhys Road is in Ystrad, Pentre and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF41 7SW 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 Penrhys Road, Ystrad, Pentre, CF41 7SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF41 7SR, CF40 2SS, CF41 7SU, CF40 2ST, CF40 2SR, CF41 7ST, CF41 7SD, CF41 7SJ, CF41 7SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF41 7SW is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 44.8% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 55.2% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF41 7SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 42.5% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 36.7% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 19.3% | 9.5% | -9.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 33.9% | 43.3% | 9.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 34.7% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 25.4% | 15.9% | -9.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 3.8% | -5.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 44.8% | 21.4% | -23.4% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 17.8% | 5.4% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 24.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 94.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 95.4% | 97.8% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 97.5% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrhys Road was 121.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Llwyn-y-pia average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penrhys Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Llwyn-y-pia and the 188th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynamlwg Penrhys Road, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2025-09-05 | £212,000 |
| 64 Penrhys Road, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-10-16 | £169,205 |
| Ar Fryn Penrhys Road, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-07-04 | £230,726 |
| 70 Penrhys Road, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-06-30 | £213,404 |
| Heddfan Penrhys Road, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-01-31 | £295,000 |
CF41 7SW 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Hen Felin Gelligaled Park , Ystrad CF41 7SZ | - not rated | 498 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontrhondda Primary School Pontrhondda Road , Llwynypia CF40 2SZ | - not rated | 575 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Bodringallt Bryn Terrace , Ystrad CF41 7RX | - not rated | 841 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bodringallt Primary School Bodringallt Terrace , Ystrad CF41 7QE | - not rated | 891 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penrhys Primary School Penrhys , Tylorstown CF43 3PL | - not rated | 1,118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells | Coleg y Cymoedd, Pontrhondda Road | 523 yd | |
| Colliery 19 | Coleg y Cymoedd, Pontrhondda Road | 535 yd | |
| Caffi Blodyn Yr Haul | Coleg y Cymoedd, Pontrhondda Road | 535 yd | |
| Llanfair Cafe | Heol-Y-Waun | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ystrad Rhondda RFC | 82 Gelligaled Road | 799 yd | |
| Penrhys Hotel | Penrhys Shopping Centre | 936 yd | |
| Tylorstown Community Club/RFC | Penrhys Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Udder Box / BrabzBurgerz Ltd | 49 Gelligaled Road | 682 yd | |
| New York Pizza | Y Ffynnon Centre, Heol Ioan | 807 yd | |
| Rhondda Takeaway | 66 Gelligaled Road | 833 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.