Dan Y Rhiw is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 6HU is located in the Aberaman electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dan Y Rhiw, Aberdare, CF44 6HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 6PD, CF44 6PE, CF44 6HY, CF44 6HS, CF44 6PB, CF44 6LH, CF44 6HR, CF44 6PA, CF44 6NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF44 6HU is primarily male, with 54.8% 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% | 45.2% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 48% | 54.8% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF44 6HU, 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 | 46.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 19.9% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 18.6% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 10.6% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.8%) 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 | 26% | 33.7% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 29% | 23.1% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -10.5% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 27.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 14.4% |
| Bad health | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 9.1% |
| Very bad health | 8.5% | 3% | -5.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 CF44 6HU this area, 34.2% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.7% | 34.2% | -20.5% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 16.1% | 5.1% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 18% | 7.5% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 18% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 93% | 100% | 7.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 93% | 98.5% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 98.5% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 1.5% | -5.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 34.2% | 13.5% | 20.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dan Y Rhiw was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% lower than the Aberaman average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dan Y Rhiw has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Aberaman and the 350th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Dan Y Rhiw, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2022-12-20 | £81,931 |
| 50 Dan Y Rhiw, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2022-12-09 | £92,855 |
| 50 Dan Y Rhiw, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2021-04-08 | £95,036 |
| 2 Dan Y Rhiw, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £23,000 | 2018-03-21 | £33,324 |
| 56 Dan Y Rhiw, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2015-01-29 | £98,685 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmaman Primary Glanaman Road , CF44 6LA | - not rated | 564 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Oaklands Primary School Maes Y Deri , The Oaklands CF44 6AJ | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Capcoch Primary School School Street , Abercwmboi CF44 6AD | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengwawr Primary School Gwawr Street , Aberaman CF44 6YP | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ferndale Community School Maerdy , CF43 4AR | - not rated | 2,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom of Chaos | Fforchaman Road | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shepherds Arms | Fforchaman Road | 197 yd | |
| Cwmaman Workmens and Social Club | Glanaman Road | 454 yd | |
| The Falcon Retreat | 1 Incline Row | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lin Hao | 23 Fforchaman Road | 197 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 | 23.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 23.3% |
| 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 | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.