Station Road is in Pontygwaith, Ferndale and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF43 3EN 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 Station Road, Pontygwaith, Ferndale, CF43 3EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF43 3HB, CF43 3LD, CF43 3NB, CF43 3LE, CF43 3ND, CF43 3NA, CF43 3HA, CF43 3EP, CF43 3NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF43 3EN is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 44.8% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 55.2% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF43 3EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 34.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 36.5% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 21.3% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around CF43 3EN this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.4% | 33.7% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16.5% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 13.7% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.4% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 94.4% | 94.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 94.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.1% | 37.2% | 29.9% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 78.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Ferndale and Maerdy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ferndale and Maerdy and the 323rd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Station Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2002-08-16 | £103,091 |
| 6 Station Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2002-06-28 | £128,510 |
| 7 Station Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £23,030 | 2002-03-15 | £104,100 |
| 8 Station Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £3,160 | 1995-02-03 | £16,590 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontygwaith Primary School Graig Street , Pontygwaith CF43 3LY | - not rated | 409 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penrhys Primary School Penrhys , Tylorstown CF43 3PL | - not rated | 635 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tylorstown Primary School Edmund Street , Tylorstown CF43 3HH | - not rated | 681 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontrhondda Primary School Pontrhondda Road , Llwynypia CF40 2SZ | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Hen Felin Gelligaled Park , Ystrad CF41 7SZ | - not rated | 2,093 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 | 159 yd | |
| Graham's Kitchen | Rhondda Golf Club, Pontygwaith | 779 yd | |
| Caffi Croeso | ACTS Community Church, 236-237 East Road | 796 yd | |
| Llanfair Cafe | Heol-Y-Waun | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontygwaith Non Political Workingmens Club | Cosmo Hall, Dolgwilym Street | 453 yd | |
| Tylorstown Community Club/RFC | Penrhys Road | 599 yd | |
| Just Play Golf | Pontygwaith | 779 yd | |
| Rhondda Golf Club | Pontygwaith | 779 yd | |
| Penrhys Hotel | Penrhys Shopping Centre | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan's | 67 Llewellyn Street | 364 yd | |
| Bailey's Burger Bar & Dessert Parlour | 17 East Road | 677 yd | |
| Jim's Garden Chinese Takeaway | 19 East Road | 685 yd | |
| Mario Pizza | 234 East Road | 895 yd | |
| New York Pizza | Y Ffynnon Centre, Heol Ioan | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | East Road | 627 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.