Claerwen Close is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 0LQ is located in the Cwmbach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Claerwen Close, Aberdare, CF44 0LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 0NH, CF44 0LZ, CF44 0LH, CF44 0NQ, CF44 0LG, CF44 0LE, CF44 0NB, CF44 0LD, CF44 0LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF44 0LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF44 0LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 14.7% | 16.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 71.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 27.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 44.8% | 41.6% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 33.5% | 7.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 17.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 23.6% | 22% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 32.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 96.6% | 95% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claerwen Close was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% lower than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Claerwen Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 189th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Claerwen Close, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2023-07-28 | £246,588 |
| 12 Claerwen Close, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-07-28 | £280,559 |
| 6 Claerwen Close, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-10-25 | £222,889 |
| 8 Claerwen Close, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2018-11-14 | £286,261 |
| 2 Claerwen Close, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-11-29 | £195,781 |
CF44 0LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF44 0LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernant Primary School Richmond Terrace , Abernant CF44 0SF | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmbach C.I.W. Primary School Tirfounder Road , Cwmbach CF44 0AT | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengwawr Primary School Gwawr Street , Aberaman CF44 6YP | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School Wind Street , Aberdare CF44 7HF | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oaklands Primary School Maes Y Deri , The Oaklands CF44 6AJ | - not rated | 2,144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ynyscynon Inn | Cwmbach Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | Canal Road | 907 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.