Sycamore Rise is in Treherbert, Treorchy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF42 5RJ is located in the Treherbert electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Rise, Treherbert, Treorchy, CF42 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF42 5RA, CF42 5RB, CF42 5RD, CF42 5PY, CF42 5PU, CF42 5RL, CF42 5RN, CF42 5NR, CF42 5RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF42 5RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 35.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 41.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.8% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 7.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 45.4% | 42.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 28% | 33.4% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 20.9% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 22% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 21.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.7% | 98.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 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 | 98.4% | 98.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Rise was 37.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Treherbert average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Rise has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Treherbert and the 224th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sycamore Rise, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-05-16 | £243,543 |
| 3 Sycamore Rise, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2004-12-03 | £322,102 |
| 3 Sycamore Rise, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, a newly built property | £98,000 | 2003-05-02 | £295,177 |
| 2 Sycamore Rise, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, a newly built property | £89,995 | 2003-03-28 | £281,199 |
| 4 Sycamore Rise, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, a newly built property | £103,500 | 2003-02-20 | £326,448 |
CF42 5RJ 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 CF42 5RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penyrenglyn Primary School Baglan Street , Treherbert CF42 5AF | - not rated | 795 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen Clinic Road , Ynyswen CF42 6ED | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penpych Community Primary School Blaenrhondda Road , Ty Newydd CF42 5SD | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Comprehensive School Pengelli , Treorchy CF42 6UL | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Primary School Glyncoli Road , Treorchy CF42 6SA | - not rated | 2,691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninian Stuart Conservative & Unionist Workingmens Club Ltd | 38 Bute Street | 155 yd | |
| The Bute Lounge Bar & Kitchen | 25 Bute Street | 281 yd | |
| Railway Canteen Community Club | Station Terrace | 391 yd | |
| The Dunraven Hotel | 13 Dunraven Street | 497 yd | |
| The New Inn Hotel | 97 Baglan Street | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharan's Fish Bar | 148-149 Bute Street | 189 yd | |
| Daves Fish & Chips | 162 Bute Street | 284 yd | |
| Pepino Pizza and Kebab | 173 Bute Street | 299 yd | |
| Taste of Bombay | 171 Bute Street | 299 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 4-5 Baglan Street | 513 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.