Gadlys Road is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 8AF 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 Gadlys Road, Aberdare, CF44 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 8AR, CF44 8AP, CF44 8AB, CF44 8AN, CF44 8AS, CF44 8AL, CF44 8AA, CF44 8AY, CF44 8AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF44 8AF 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 8AF, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Gadlys Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-02-18 | £162,762 |
| 16 Gadlys Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-06-25 | £163,268 |
| 7 Gadlys Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2017-06-16 | £142,626 |
| 7 Gadlys Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2012-10-12 | £157,030 |
| 19A Gadlys Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2012-09-14 | £233,902 |
| 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 | 472 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 | 491 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Margaret's R.C. Primary School Ty Fry , Aberdare CF44 7PP | - not rated | 575 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Lane Special School Park Lane , Trecynon CF44 8HN | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School Wind Street , Aberdare CF44 7HF | - not rated | 1,080 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 | 96 yd | |
| Caffi Cwtsh | Dare Valley Country Park, Cwmdare | 248 yd | |
| McDonalds | Depot Road | 255 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Customer Cafe, Depot Road | 255 yd | |
| Cynon Linc Hyb | Seymour Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion Hotel | 59 Gadlys Road | 218 yd | |
| Cambrian Inn | 60 Seymour Street | 273 yd | |
| Aberdare Constitutional Club | High Street | 281 yd | |
| The Beehive Inn | 3 Gadlys Street | 358 yd | |
| Aberdare Masonic Club | 41 Canon Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 97 Gadlys Road | 86 yd | |
| The Indian Takeaway | 48 Gadlys Road | 218 yd | |
| Gravity Bike Park | Dare Valley Country Park, Cwmdare | 248 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 30 Canon Street | 366 yd | |
| Jin Ocean | 34 Canon Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Depot Road | 255 yd | |
| Lidl | Gadlys Road | 280 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 9-10 Commercial Street | 559 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 | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.