The Orchard is in Gelli, Pentre and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF41 7UP is located in the Ystrad electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Orchard, Gelli, Pentre, CF41 7UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF41 7TU, CF41 7UQ, CF41 7TX, CF41 7UJ, CF41 7TT, CF41 7TA, CF41 7TY, CF41 7UB, CF41 7UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF41 7UP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 40% | 43.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 45.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (66.5%) 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 | 44.4% | 37.7% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 28.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 20.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around CF41 7UP this area, 37.5% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 37.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 17.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 99.2% 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% | 99.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 99.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.3% | 37.2% | 24.1% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchard was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Llwyn-y-pia average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Orchard has the 14th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Llwyn-y-pia and the 296th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Orchard, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2020-08-12 | £307,726 |
| 2 The Orchard, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2010-11-05 | £424,201 |
| 2 The Orchard, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-08-22 | £341,932 |
| 1 The Orchard, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-05-16 | £381,509 |
CF41 7UP 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelli Primary School Ystrad Road , Ystrad CF41 7PX | - not rated | 256 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Bronllwyn Colwyn Road , Gelli CF41 7NW | - not rated | 486 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton Infants School School Street , Ton Pentre CF41 7LS | - not rated | 602 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bodringallt Primary School Bodringallt Terrace , Ystrad CF41 7QE | - not rated | 976 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Bodringallt Bryn Terrace , Ystrad CF41 7RX | - not rated | 988 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 | 497 yd | |
| Eat and Greet Cafe and Catering | 70 William Street | 696 yd | |
| Curly's Dinners | 213 Gelli Road | 820 yd | |
| Little AJ's Cafe & Desserts | 31 Church Road | 922 yd | |
| The Best Cafe | 32 Ystrad Road | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelli & Ton Pentre Hibernian | 142-144 Gelli Road | 218 yd | |
| Greenfield Hotel | 13-14 William Street | 497 yd | |
| Gelli & Ystrad Comrades Club | 27-28 Gelli Road | 611 yd | |
| Ton Pentre AFC Social Club | Llanfoist Street | 692 yd | |
| The Con | 51 William Street | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Flower Chinese | 164 Gelli Road | 356 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 190 Gelli Road | 502 yd | |
| Mamo's Grill | 191 Gelli Road | 502 yd | |
| The Chip Stop | 114 William Street | 508 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 86 William Street | 711 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.