Gadlys Road is in Gadlys, Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 8AA is located in the Aberdare East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gadlys Road, Gadlys, Aberdare, CF44 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 8DL, CF44 8AB, CF44 8AF, CF44 8DN, CF44 7BU, CF44 8AG, CF44 8AL, CF44 7BG, CF44 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF44 8AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 36.4% | 54.1% | 17.7% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 21% | -17.5% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
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 | 50.7% | 37% | -13.7% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 33.5% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 14.2% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 22.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 20.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 23% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96% | 98.4% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 95.1% | 92.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gadlys Road was 205.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% higher than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gadlys Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 77th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare Girls Lower Comprehensive School Gadlys Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-26 | £223,773 |
| Aberdare Girls Lower Comprehensive School Gadlys Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2014-08-11 | £461,889 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caradog Primary School Clifton Street , CF44 7PB | - not rated | 489 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 | 581 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Margaret's R.C. Primary School Ty Fry , Aberdare CF44 7PP | - not rated | 646 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School Wind Street , Aberdare CF44 7HF | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Lane Special School Park Lane , Trecynon CF44 8HN | - not rated | 1,057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynon Valley Museum Trust | Cynon Valley Museum, Depot Road | 78 yd | |
| McDonalds | Depot Road | 157 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Customer Cafe, Depot Road | 157 yd | |
| Cynon Linc Hyb | Seymour Street | 207 yd | |
| The Vegan Coffi House | 1a Weatheral Street | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian Inn | 60 Seymour Street | 190 yd | |
| The White Lion Hotel | 59 Gadlys Road | 228 yd | |
| Aberdare Constitutional Club | High Street | 251 yd | |
| The Whitcombe Inn | Whitcombe Street | 296 yd | |
| Aberdare Masonic Club | 41 Canon Street | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 97 Gadlys Road | 90 yd | |
| The Indian Takeaway | 48 Gadlys Road | 228 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 30 Canon Street | 330 yd | |
| Jin Ocean | 34 Canon Street | 330 yd | |
| King's Flavour | 4 Canon Street | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Depot Road | 157 yd | |
| Lidl | Gadlys Road | 271 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 9-10 Commercial Street | 499 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.