Dowlais Street is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 8BA 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 Dowlais Street, Aberdare, CF44 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 8AE, CF44 8BB, CF44 8AD, CF44 8BD, CF44 8BG, CF44 8AY, CF44 8BL, CF44 8BE, CF44 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF44 8BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 53.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 36.5% | 32.4% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 50% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 53.8% | 47.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 27.9% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 21.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 15.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 29% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.8% | 97.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dowlais Street was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dowlais Street has the 31st lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 354th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dowlais Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2025-07-25 | £190,488 |
| 17 Dowlais Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2025-07-07 | £77,882 |
| 25 Dowlais Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2025-06-20 | £64,235 |
| 6 Dowlais Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-10-20 | £73,653 |
| 11 Dowlais Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-12-19 | £94,345 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Baptist C.I.W. High School Glan Road , Aberdare CF44 8BW | - not rated | 422 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caradog Primary School Clifton Street , CF44 7PB | - not rated | 697 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Margaret's R.C. Primary School Ty Fry , Aberdare CF44 7PP | - not rated | 747 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Lane Special School Park Lane , Trecynon CF44 8HN | - not rated | 802 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Aberdar Laburnam Drive , Cwmdar CF44 8RT | - not rated | 1,038 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 | 309 yd | |
| McDonalds | Depot Road | 336 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Customer Cafe, Depot Road | 336 yd | |
| Caffi Cwtsh | Dare Valley Country Park, Cwmdare | 402 yd | |
| Cynon Linc Hyb | Seymour Street | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion Hotel | 59 Gadlys Road | 47 yd | |
| The Beehive Inn | 3 Gadlys Street | 132 yd | |
| Cambrian Inn | 60 Seymour Street | 436 yd | |
| Aberdare Constitutional Club | High Street | 498 yd | |
| Harlequins Bowling Club | Park Grove | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Takeaway | 48 Gadlys Road | 47 yd | |
| Golden Star | 97 Gadlys Road | 166 yd | |
| Aquadare Coffee Cabin | Aberdare Park, Hirwaun Road | 214 yd | |
| Gravity Bike Park | Dare Valley Country Park, Cwmdare | 402 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 30 Canon Street | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Gadlys Road | 101 yd | |
| Tesco | Depot Road | 336 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 9-10 Commercial Street | 753 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.