High Street is in Treorchy and in Rhondda district. CF42 6NR is located in the Treorchy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Treorchy, CF42 6NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF42 6NU, CF42 6RA, CF42 6PP, CF42 6PY, CF42 6PR, CF42 6RE, CF42 6RF, CF42 6RB, CF42 6PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF42 6NR 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 | 52.7% | 51.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% | 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 | 35.3% | 40.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 37.4% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 6.8% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 10.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 39% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 36.7% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 16.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.7% | 24.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.7% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 26.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.2% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.3% | 97.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.8% | 37.2% | 28.6% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% higher than the Treorchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Treorchy and the 301st highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 High Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £50,500 | 2025-07-17 | £50,102 |
| 44 High Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-06-16 | £123,529 |
| 31 High Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-21 | £181,078 |
| 26 High Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-07-05 | £166,784 |
| 40 High Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-04-10 | £101,548 |
CF42 6NR 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 6NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treorchy Primary School Glyncoli Road , Treorchy CF42 6SA | - not rated | 238 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Comprehensive School Pengelli , Treorchy CF42 6UL | - not rated | 563 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parc Primary School Tallis Street , Cwmparc CF42 6LY | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen Clinic Road , Ynyswen CF42 6ED | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton Pentre Junior School Bailey Street , Ton Pentre CF41 7EL | - not rated | 1,659 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Panda | 147-148 High Street | 198 yd | |
| Coffee 111 | 5 High Street | 302 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 222 High Street | 311 yd | |
| The Salad & Deli Bar | 218 High Street | 311 yd | |
| Cakes by Josie | 215 High Street | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treorchy Businessmens Club Ltd | 181-183 High Street | 38 yd | |
| The Stag | 206 High Street | 190 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 21 High Street | 214 yd | |
| Treorchy RFC | Regent Street | 217 yd | |
| The Lion Treorchy | Bute Street | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble City | 201 High Street | 190 yd | |
| Webber Bros Fish and Chips | 2 Station Road | 251 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 High Street | 259 yd | |
| Valley Kebab | 4 High Street | 302 yd | |
| Treorci Fish Bar | 105 Bute Street | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Station Road | 269 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 205-206 High Street | 311 yd | |
| Lidl | Riverside Yard, High Street | 728 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 | 2.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.8% |
| 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 | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.