Walter Street is in Blaenllechau, Ferndale and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF43 4NH is located in the Ferndale and Maerdy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walter Street, Blaenllechau, Ferndale, CF43 4NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF43 4NG, CF43 4NL, CF43 4RB, CF43 4NE, CF43 4RD, CF43 4NN, CF43 4PY, CF43 4NW, CF43 4PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF43 4NH 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 | 51.2% | 48.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.9% | 3.1% | 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 | 33% | 37.8% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 44.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 29.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 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.
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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 23% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 17.1% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98% | 98.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walter Street was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Ferndale and Maerdy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walter Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ferndale and Maerdy and the 339th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Walter Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £14,000 | 2003-10-17 | £41,263 |
| 4 Walter Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2002-09-16 | £127,881 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darran Park Primary School Brook Street , Ferndale CF43 4LE | - not rated | 720 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Llyn-y-Forwyn Darran Terrace , Ferndale CF43 4LG | - not rated | 901 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ferndale Community School Maerdy , CF43 4AR | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmaman Primary Glanaman Road , CF44 6LA | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Tylorstown Primary School Edmund Street , Tylorstown CF43 3HH | - not rated | 2,721 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice on The Strand | 5 The Strand | 391 yd | |
| Lindy Lou's Tearoom | 43 High Street | 445 yd | |
| Mandy's Bistro | 35 High Street | 445 yd | |
| Y Siop Fach Sero | 72 High Street | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glyn | Station Road | 179 yd | |
| Ferndale Imperial Cons Work Club | Rhondda Road | 418 yd | |
| Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute | 53-55 Lake Street | 471 yd | |
| Ferndale Conservative Club | 56-57 Lake Street | 471 yd | |
| Ferndale Labour Club And Institute | 21 Lake Street | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Point & BBQ | 39 Commercial Street | 172 yd | |
| Kapados | 26 High Street | 445 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 74 High Street | 524 yd | |
| Jin Ocean | 62 Dyffryn Street | 661 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 12 Dyffryn Street | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 60 High Street | 509 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.