Bute Street, Aberdare, CF44 7LE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF44 7LE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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	51.6%	47.5%	-4.1%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	48.4%	52.5%	4.1%	49.0%	3.5%

Partnership Status

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 7LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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	36.8%	48.2%	11.4%	37.9%	10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	39.3%	25%	-14.3%	44.2%	-19.2%
Separated	2.9%	3.3%	0.4%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	12.4%	18.1%	5.7%	9.1%	9.0%
Widowed	8.7%	5.4%	-3.3%	6.1%	-0.7%

Health

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 (68.6%) 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	35.5%	33.4%	-2.1%	48.4%	-15.0%
Good health	33.4%	35.2%	1.8%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	19.9%	18%	-1.9%	12.7%	5.3%
Bad health	8%	7.8%	-0.2%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	3.1%	5.5%	2.4%	1.2%	4.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 7LE this area, 30.3% 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 21.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.7%	30.3%	-4.4%	18.2%	12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	12.3%	-3.8%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	17.7%	-2.5%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	4%	1.5%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	12.3%	3.6%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	14%	21.7%	7.7%	33.8%	-12.1%
Other	3.7%	1.8%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	3.5%	0.6%	-2.9%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%	1.6%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	93.7%	94.1%	0.4%	81.4%	12.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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	95.8%	92.1%	-3.7%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	0%	4.7%	4.7%	6.1%	-1.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	4.2%	2.3%	-1.9%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	92.1%	-2.3%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	3.5%	0.7%	1.9%	1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60.2%	76.7%	-16.5%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	35.7%	13.5%	22.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	61%	37.2%	23.8%
Christian	28.4%	46.2%	-17.8%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Bute Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bute Street was 482.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 222.7% higher than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bute Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 8th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 299.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CF44 7LE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bute Street are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cynon Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bute Street, Aberdare, CF44 7LE

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF44 7LE

Average Price
£115,755

Semi-Detached
£121,239

Terraced
£115,526

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bute Street

Average Price
£87,977

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£87,977

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bute Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 Bute Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2024-06-13	£129,630
16 Bute Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£139,000	2023-08-18	£145,344
35 Bute Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2022-11-04	£196,757
35 Bute Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£112,500	2022-02-14	£126,281
34 Bute Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£91,000	2020-05-26	£133,909

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF44 7LE

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	66
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	31
Looking after home or family	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	27
Unemployed	18
Student (economically inactive)	15
Self-Employed	14
Other	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Manufacturing	12
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	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	332 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Caradog Primary School Clifton Street , CF44 7PB	- not rated	402 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Margaret's R.C. Primary School Ty Fry , Aberdare CF44 7PP	- not rated	742 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Blaengwawr Primary School Gwawr Street , Aberaman CF44 6YP	- not rated	1,057 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	1,173 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Billa's	53-54 Cardiff Street	64 yd
Baguette Express	Unit 1 National Court, Cardiff Street	95 yd
Servini's Limited	2 Cardiff Street	95 yd
The Salvation Army	Wind Street	115 yd
Afon Dar Cafe and Fish Bar	16-17 Duke Street	174 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Conway Inn	52 Cardiff Street	127 yd
The Marquis	Bute Terrace	127 yd
National Tap	Unit 3&6 National Court, Cardiff Street	161 yd
Jacs	Bryngolwg, Wind Street	199 yd
The Bute Arms	28 Victoria Square	237 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lucky Star	4 Cross Street	17 yd
Traditional Fish & Chips	65 Cardiff Street	64 yd
The Lunch Box	19 Cross Street	95 yd
Charcoal Grill	32 Victoria Square	237 yd
Laal Mirchi Indian Takeaway	38 Victoria Square	237 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods plc	9-10 Commercial Street	285 yd
Tesco	Depot Road	723 yd
Lidl	Gadlys Road	989 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF44 7LE postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	31.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	31.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	31.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CF44 7LE