Madeline Street is in Pontygwaith, Ferndale and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF43 3LU 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 Madeline Street, Pontygwaith, Ferndale, CF43 3LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF43 3LT, CF43 3LB, CF43 3LF, CF43 3LH, CF43 3LS, CF43 3LA, CF43 3LY, CF43 3EL, CF43 3LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF43 3LU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 3LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 38% | 52.2% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 25.7% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 7.5% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) 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 | 38.9% | 37.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 28.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 21.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 9% | 7.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 3LU this area, 31% 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 11.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.3% | 31% | -18.3% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 16.6% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.1% | 11.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -22.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 98.3% | 98.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 78.3% | 37.2% | 41.1% |
| Christian | 16% | 46.2% | -30.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Madeline Street was 112.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% higher than the Ferndale and Maerdy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Madeline Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ferndale and Maerdy and the 209th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Madeline Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-11-08 | £135,815 |
| 104 Madeline Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-11-25 | £110,991 |
| 78 Madeline Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2020-08-21 | £157,018 |
| 78 Madeline Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-12-17 | £69,326 |
| 91 Madeline Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-10-24 | £130,430 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontygwaith Primary School Graig Street , Pontygwaith CF43 3LY | - not rated | 56 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penrhys Primary School Penrhys , Tylorstown CF43 3PL | - not rated | 882 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tylorstown Primary School Edmund Street , Tylorstown CF43 3HH | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontrhondda Primary School Pontrhondda Road , Llwynypia CF40 2SZ | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Hen Felin Gelligaled Park , Ystrad CF41 7SZ | - not rated | 2,122 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 | 203 yd | |
| Graham's Kitchen | Rhondda Golf Club, Pontygwaith | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontygwaith Non Political Workingmens Club | Cosmo Hall, Dolgwilym Street | 139 yd | |
| Just Play Golf | Pontygwaith | 485 yd | |
| Rhondda Golf Club | Pontygwaith | 485 yd | |
| Tylorstown Community Club/RFC | Penrhys Road | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan's | 67 Llewellyn Street | 82 yd | |
| Bailey's Burger Bar & Dessert Parlour | 17 East Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Jim's Garden Chinese Takeaway | 19 East Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | East Road | 988 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 | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.