Margaret Street is in Treherbert, Treorchy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF42 5LS is located in the Treherbert electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Margaret Street, Treherbert, Treorchy, CF42 5LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF42 5LT, CF42 5LP, CF42 5LR, CF42 5LW, CF42 5BN, CF42 5BP, CF42 5BW, CF42 5LL, CF42 5BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF42 5LS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 52.8% | 49.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 CF42 5LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 38.6% | 42.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 39.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 8.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 41.7% | 45.5% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 29.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 11.8% | 7% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 CF42 5LS this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 28.6% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 98.4% | 95.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.5% | 37.2% | 26.3% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margaret Street was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% higher than the Treherbert average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margaret Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Treherbert and the 290th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Margaret Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-04-17 | £104,482 |
| 35 Margaret Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2024-10-14 | £72,576 |
| 23 Margaret Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-02-21 | £69,925 |
| 39 Margaret Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-03-10 | £83,821 |
| 30 Margaret Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-06-09 | £117,832 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penpych Community Primary School Blaenrhondda Road , Ty Newydd CF42 5SD | - not rated | 891 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrenglyn Primary School Baglan Street , Treherbert CF42 5AF | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen Clinic Road , Ynyswen CF42 6ED | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Comprehensive School Pengelli , Treorchy CF42 6UL | - not rated | 3,348 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parc Primary School Tallis Street , Cwmparc CF42 6LY | - not rated | 3,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wyndham Hotel | 41 Wyndham Street | 240 yd | |
| Treherbert RFC | 55 Wyndham Street | 240 yd | |
| Tynewydd Hotel | 6 Scott Street | 327 yd | |
| The Dunraven Hotel | 13 Dunraven Street | 404 yd | |
| The Bute Lounge Bar & Kitchen | 25 Bute Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickoland | 103a Gwendoline Street | 153 yd | |
| Pepino Pizza and Kebab | 173 Bute Street | 589 yd | |
| Taste of Bombay | 171 Bute Street | 589 yd | |
| Daves Fish & Chips | 162 Bute Street | 607 yd | |
| Sharan's Fish Bar | 148-149 Bute Street | 797 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.