Hospital Lodge is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 0RE is located in the Aberdare East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hospital Lodge, Aberdare, CF44 0RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 0PY, CF44 8HD, CF44 8YY, CF44 0RW, CF44 0RG, CF44 0RN, CF44 0RR, CF44 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF44 0RE is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 52.5% | 44.5% | -8.0% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 55.5% | 8.0% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 | 30.2% | 40.9% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 37.7% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 10.4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 41.3% | 49.6% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 30.7% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 13.1% | 1.7% | -11.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.2% | 19.2% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 27.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 97.4% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 94.5% | 95.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 96% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hospital Lodge was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% higher than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hospital Lodge has the 20th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 137th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlands Nursing Home Hospital Lodge, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £3,200,000 | 2021-03-19 | £3,602,372 |
| Glan Y Nant Hospital Lodge, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £12,000 | 2019-01-30 | £15,579 |
| 2 The Flats Hospital Lodge, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2015-10-31 | £1,827,812 |
CF44 0RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernant Primary School Richmond Terrace , Abernant CF44 0SF | - not rated | 655 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caradog Primary School Clifton Street , CF44 7PB | - not rated | 948 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School Wind Street , Aberdare CF44 7HF | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Margaret's R.C. Primary School Ty Fry , Aberdare CF44 7PP | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St John Baptist C.I.W. High School Glan Road , Aberdare CF44 8BW | - not rated | 1,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriages Training Restaurant | Coleg Y Cymoedd Aberdare Campus, Wellington Street | 284 yd | |
| Nant 19 | Aberdare Golf Club, Golf Road | 489 yd | |
| Bushra | 19 Duke Street | 518 yd | |
| Pizza Suite & Sweetbox | 37 Commercial Street | 535 yd | |
| Kendra's Cake Cwtch | 13 Aberdare Market, Market Street | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare RFC | 49-50 Gloucester Street | 444 yd | |
| Aberdare Golf Club | Golf Road | 489 yd | |
| The Whitcombe Inn | Whitcombe Street | 501 yd | |
| The Gloster Arms | 20 Whitcombe Street | 558 yd | |
| The Bush Inn | 43 Commercial Street | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Fish Bar | 21 Whitcombe Street | 558 yd | |
| King's Flavour | 4 Canon Street | 643 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken | 16 Victoria Square | 664 yd | |
| Subway | 14 Victoria Square | 664 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 15 Victoria Square | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 9-10 Commercial Street | 559 yd | |
| Tesco | Depot Road | 610 yd | |
| Lidl | Gadlys Road | 865 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.