Brook Street is in Treorchy and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF42 6PS 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 Brook Street, Treorchy, CF42 6PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF42 6AT, CF42 6AA, CF42 6ZZ, CF42 6PR, CF42 6PU, CF42 6AG, CF42 6RT, CF42 6PY, CF42 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF42 6PS 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 | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 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 | 26.1% | 41.9% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 39.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 9.5% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 37.3% | 38.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 23.3% | 39% | 15.7% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 15.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 4.5% | -8.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 7.8% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 38.5% | 23.1% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 17.1% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 23.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 97.3% 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% | 97.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 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 | 99.4% | 97.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Street was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% higher than the Treorchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Treorchy and the 311th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Brook Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2025-05-23 | £63,496 |
| 1A Brook Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2025-04-16 | £37,315 |
| 3 Brook Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2021-11-03 | £77,494 |
| 9 Brook Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £64,750 | 2019-07-30 | £93,507 |
| 1A Brook Street, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2018-04-23 | £69,176 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treorchy Primary School Glyncoli Road , Treorchy CF42 6SA | - not rated | 205 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Comprehensive School Pengelli , Treorchy CF42 6UL | - not rated | 388 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parc Primary School Tallis Street , Cwmparc CF42 6LY | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen Clinic Road , Ynyswen CF42 6ED | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton Pentre Junior School Bailey Street , Ton Pentre CF41 7EL | - not rated | 1,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Cafe | 222 High Street | 138 yd | |
| The Salad & Deli Bar | 218 High Street | 138 yd | |
| Cakes by Josie | 215 High Street | 138 yd | |
| Coffee 111 | 5 High Street | 139 yd | |
| 10 Below | 99 Bute Street | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag | 206 High Street | 27 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 21 High Street | 65 yd | |
| Treorchy Businessmens Club Ltd | 181-183 High Street | 152 yd | |
| The Lion Treorchy | Bute Street | 298 yd | |
| Treorchy RFC | Regent Street | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble City | 201 High Street | 27 yd | |
| Webber Bros Fish and Chips | 2 Station Road | 77 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 High Street | 93 yd | |
| Valley Kebab | 4 High Street | 139 yd | |
| Treorci Fish Bar | 105 Bute Street | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Station Road | 117 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 205-206 High Street | 138 yd | |
| Lidl | Riverside Yard, High Street | 833 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.