Oak Street is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 7HD 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 Oak Street, Aberdare, CF44 7HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 7HE, CF44 7HA, CF44 7HL, CF44 7ES, CF44 7EY, CF44 7EU, CF44 7HF, CF44 7HB, CF44 7EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF44 7HD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 53.8% | 49.2% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.8% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 30.8% | 39.4% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 28.2% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 18.7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 10.8% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) 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 | 35.2% | 36.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 33.7% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 11% | 5.9% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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 7HD this area, 30.9% 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 30.9% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 21.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 99.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
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 | 96.6% | 95.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 95.9% | 95.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 36.7% | 13.5% | 23.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Street was 131.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% lower than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 171st highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oak Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-08-18 | £103,057 |
| 3 Oak Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2024-09-06 | £122,815 |
| 5 Oak Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2024-06-07 | £86,593 |
| 23 Oak Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-06-03 | £127,037 |
| 24 Oak Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-12-19 | £84,414 |
CF44 7HD 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School Wind Street , Aberdare CF44 7HF | - not rated | 228 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caradog Primary School Clifton Street , CF44 7PB | - not rated | 462 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Margaret's R.C. Primary School Ty Fry , Aberdare CF44 7PP | - not rated | 730 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengwawr Primary School Gwawr Street , Aberaman CF44 6YP | - not rated | 895 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 | 1,259 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 Salvation Army | Wind Street | 121 yd | |
| Billa's | 53-54 Cardiff Street | 288 yd | |
| Baguette Express | Unit 1 National Court, Cardiff Street | 319 yd | |
| Servini's Limited | 2 Cardiff Street | 319 yd | |
| Afon Dar Cafe and Fish Bar | 16-17 Duke Street | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conway Inn | 52 Cardiff Street | 163 yd | |
| The Marquis | Bute Terrace | 163 yd | |
| Jacs | Bryngolwg, Wind Street | 351 yd | |
| National Tap | Unit 3&6 National Court, Cardiff Street | 381 yd | |
| The Bute Arms | 28 Victoria Square | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 4 Cross Street | 237 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 19 Cross Street | 272 yd | |
| Traditional Fish & Chips | 65 Cardiff Street | 288 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 32 Victoria Square | 424 yd | |
| Laal Mirchi Indian Takeaway | 38 Victoria Square | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 9-10 Commercial Street | 503 yd | |
| Tesco | Depot Road | 913 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.