Victoria Square is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 7LJ is located in the Aberdare East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Square, Aberdare, CF44 7LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 7LB, CF44 7LA, CF44 7LD, CF44 7DY, CF44 7LL, CF44 7EG, CF44 7RW, CF44 7DT, CF44 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF44 7LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 57.9% | 47.1% | -10.8% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 42.1% | 52.9% | 10.8% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 7LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 38.2% | 52.6% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 26.5% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 13% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 47.2% | 37.7% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 36.7% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 28% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 18.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.9% | 90.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 89.7% | 90.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 89.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Square was 583.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 290.8% higher than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Square has the highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 3rd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 335.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor And Basement 26 Victoria Square, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-05-07 | £55,432 |
| 26 Victoria Square, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-03-29 | £80,084 |
| 26 Victoria Square, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-07-02 | £131,806 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caradog Primary School Clifton Street , CF44 7PB | - not rated | 319 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School Wind Street , Aberdare CF44 7HF | - not rated | 550 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Margaret's R.C. Primary School Ty Fry , Aberdare CF44 7PP | - not rated | 677 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 | 1,001 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abernant Primary School Richmond Terrace , Abernant CF44 0SF | - not rated | 1,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare Market Cafe | 15 Aberdare Market, Market Street | 87 yd | |
| Les Golden Kitchen | 14-15 Market Street | 102 yd | |
| Bonanza Amusements | 7 Market Street | 102 yd | |
| Bonanza Amusements | 14 Commercial Street | 104 yd | |
| Delico Deli | 46 Commercial Street | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bute Arms | 28 Victoria Square | 42 yd | |
| Cynon Valley Club & Institute | 30 Victoria Square | 42 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 21 Victoria Square | 42 yd | |
| National Tap | Unit 3&6 National Court, Cardiff Street | 86 yd | |
| The New Market Tavern | Market Street | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 32 Victoria Square | 42 yd | |
| Laal Mirchi Indian Takeaway | 38 Victoria Square | 42 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 31 Victoria Square | 42 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken | 16 Victoria Square | 51 yd | |
| Subway | 14 Victoria Square | 51 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 9-10 Commercial Street | 104 yd | |
| Tesco | Depot Road | 503 yd | |
| Lidl | Gadlys Road | 773 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.