Cardiff Road is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 6TR 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 Cardiff Road, Aberdare, CF44 6TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 6TP, CF44 6UG, CF44 6UB, CF44 6UF, CF44 6UH, CF44 6TS, CF44 6YY, CF44 6UL, CF44 6UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF44 6TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6TR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 34% | 46.1% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 30.3% | -15.3% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 14.2% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 31.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 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.
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.7% | 96.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 96.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardiff Road was 97.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% higher than the Aberaman average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardiff Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Aberaman and the 253rd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Cardiff Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-09-12 | £165,000 |
| 97 Cardiff Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-05-08 | £115,260 |
| 100 Cardiff Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-03-28 | £64,684 |
| 90 Cardiff Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2023-09-01 | £95,560 |
| 94 Cardiff Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2023-08-11 | £112,929 |
CF44 6TR 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaengwawr Primary School Gwawr Street , Aberaman CF44 6YP | - not rated | 143 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School Wind Street , Aberdare CF44 7HF | - not rated | 592 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caradog Primary School Clifton Street , CF44 7PB | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oaklands Primary School Maes Y Deri , The Oaklands CF44 6AJ | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Margaret's R.C. Primary School Ty Fry , Aberdare CF44 7PP | - not rated | 1,452 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motobites Cafe | 326 Cardiff Road | 195 yd | |
| Kon's Kaff | 29 Lewis Street | 384 yd | |
| Gateway Church Cymru | 281 Cardiff Road | 521 yd | |
| Ynys View Community Hub | Ynys View Community Centre, Ynys Playing Field, Ynys Road | 791 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Wind Street | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Bar | 324 Cardiff Road | 294 yd | |
| Blaengwawr Inn | 373 Cardiff Road | 349 yd | |
| Legion House | 36 Lewis Street | 384 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 1 Lewis Street | 384 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | 168 Cardiff Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Road Fish Bar | 96 Cardiff Road | 1 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 6 Lewis Street | 384 yd | |
| The Sun | 29a Lewis Street | 384 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab & Grill House | 34 Lewis Street | 384 yd | |
| Oriental House | 170 Cardiff Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | Canal Road | 952 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 | 55.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.2% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.