Pencai Terrace is in Treorchy and in Rhondda district. CF42 6HL is located in the Treorchy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pencai Terrace, Treorchy, CF42 6HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF42 6UW, CF42 6UP, CF42 6HA, CF42 6HW, CF42 6UH, CF42 6UU, CF42 6UR, CF42 6LJ, CF42 6NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF42 6HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.6% | 50% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.5% | 39.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 39.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 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 | 45.5% | 49.3% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 29.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 14.3% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 18.7% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 22.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 32% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pencai Terrace was 187.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.4% higher than the Treorchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pencai Terrace has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Treorchy and the 89th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pencelli Hotel Pencai Terrace, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-06 | £186,667 |
| 8 Pencai Terrace, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £114,995 | 2021-06-04 | £137,802 |
| 6 Pencai Terrace, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2020-07-30 | £96,923 |
| 3 Pencai Terrace, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2020-02-28 | £184,584 |
| 13 Pencai Terrace, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2019-12-10 | £141,425 |
CF42 6HL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treorchy Comprehensive School Pengelli , Treorchy CF42 6UL | - not rated | 276 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parc Primary School Tallis Street , Cwmparc CF42 6LY | - not rated | 600 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Primary School Glyncoli Road , Treorchy CF42 6SA | - not rated | 646 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen Clinic Road , Ynyswen CF42 6ED | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton Pentre Junior School Bailey Street , Ton Pentre CF41 7EL | - not rated | 1,751 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhondda Lawn Tennis Club | The Clubhouse, Ystradfechan Park, Station Road | 132 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 222 High Street | 449 yd | |
| The Salad & Deli Bar | 218 High Street | 449 yd | |
| Cakes by Josie | 215 High Street | 449 yd | |
| Coffee 111 | 5 High Street | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ystradfechan Bowls Club | Station Road | 2 yd | |
| The Stag | 206 High Street | 467 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 21 High Street | 489 yd | |
| Treorchy Businessmens Club Ltd | 181-183 High Street | 536 yd | |
| The Lion Treorchy | Bute Street | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webber Bros Fish and Chips | 2 Station Road | 385 yd | |
| Noble City | 201 High Street | 467 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 High Street | 469 yd | |
| Valley Kebab | 4 High Street | 481 yd | |
| Treorci Fish Bar | 105 Bute Street | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Station Road | 334 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 205-206 High Street | 449 yd | |
| Lidl | Riverside Yard, High Street | 844 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.