Margaret Street is in Pontygwaith, Ferndale and in Rhondda district. CF43 3EH is located in the Tylorstown and Ynyshir electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Margaret Street, Pontygwaith, Ferndale, CF43 3EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF43 3LN, CF43 3LP, CF43 3LJ, CF43 3LL, CF43 3LW, CF43 3LR, CF43 3LA, CF43 3LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF43 3EH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 52.4% | 48.1% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.9% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 34.9% | 41.3% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 36% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 7.4% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 45.3% | 42.7% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 37.7% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 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 | 36.3% | 21.1% | -15.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 16.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 24.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.8% | 97% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.8% | 37.2% | 24.6% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margaret Street was 86.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Ferndale and Maerdy average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Margaret Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ferndale and Maerdy and the 287th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Margaret Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2024-08-07 | £94,120 |
| 22 Margaret Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2024-02-05 | £55,940 |
| 39 Margaret Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-09-16 | £71,853 |
| 22 Margaret Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £45,750 | 2020-11-19 | £60,440 |
| 41 Margaret Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2020-11-19 | £72,214 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontygwaith Primary School Graig Street , Pontygwaith CF43 3LY | - not rated | 405 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penrhys Primary School Penrhys , Tylorstown CF43 3PL | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tylorstown Primary School Edmund Street , Tylorstown CF43 3HH | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontrhondda Primary School Pontrhondda Road , Llwynypia CF40 2SZ | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU | - not rated | 2,028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Spice | 2 Llewellyn Street | 587 yd | |
| Wattstown Independent Living Resource Centre | Victoria Street | 719 yd | |
| Graham's Kitchen | Rhondda Golf Club, Pontygwaith | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontygwaith Non Political Workingmens Club | Cosmo Hall, Dolgwilym Street | 317 yd | |
| Just Play Golf | Pontygwaith | 736 yd | |
| Rhondda Golf Club | Pontygwaith | 736 yd | |
| Wattstown RFC | Ynyshir Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan's | 67 Llewellyn Street | 395 yd | |
| Oriental House | 26 Aberllechau Road | 669 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 | 96.8% |
| 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 | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 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.