Dumfries Street is in Treherbert, Treorchy and in Rhondda district. CF42 5PP 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 Dumfries Street, Treherbert, Treorchy, CF42 5PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF42 5PS, CF42 5PX, CF42 5NP, CF42 5PT, CF42 5PR, CF42 5PE, CF42 5PL, CF42 5PF, CF42 5PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF42 5PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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% | 39.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 39% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 48.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 31.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 22.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 21.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 20.3% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 100% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
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% | 99.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 99.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.4% | 37.2% | 32.2% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dumfries Street was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Treherbert average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dumfries Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Treherbert and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Dumfries Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £107,995 | 2025-10-14 | £107,995 |
| 159 Dumfries Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-09-19 | £130,000 |
| 36 Dumfries Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-05-02 | £160,724 |
| 33 Dumfries Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2025-03-14 | £62,046 |
| 28 Dumfries Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-09-13 | £76,441 |
CF42 5PP 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penyrenglyn Primary School Baglan Street , Treherbert CF42 5AF | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penpych Community Primary School Blaenrhondda Road , Ty Newydd CF42 5SD | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen Clinic Road , Ynyswen CF42 6ED | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Comprehensive School Pengelli , Treorchy CF42 6UL | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Primary School Glyncoli Road , Treorchy CF42 6SA | - not rated | 2,958 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 Bute Lounge Bar & Kitchen | 25 Bute Street | 76 yd | |
| The Dunraven Hotel | 13 Dunraven Street | 238 yd | |
| Ninian Stuart Conservative & Unionist Workingmens Club Ltd | 38 Bute Street | 276 yd | |
| Railway Canteen Community Club | Station Terrace | 423 yd | |
| The New Inn Hotel | 97 Baglan Street | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepino Pizza and Kebab | 173 Bute Street | 116 yd | |
| Taste of Bombay | 171 Bute Street | 116 yd | |
| Daves Fish & Chips | 162 Bute Street | 121 yd | |
| Sharan's Fish Bar | 148-149 Bute Street | 268 yd | |
| Chickoland | 103a Gwendoline Street | 710 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.