Depot Road is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 8DL 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 Depot Road, Aberdare, CF44 8DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 8AG, CF44 8AA, CF44 8AL, CF44 7BG, CF44 7BU, CF44 8AF, CF44 8AR, CF44 8AN, CF44 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF44 8DL 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 8DL, 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 Depot 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.
Depot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Theatre Depot Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-03-02 | £469,366 |
| The Little Theatre Depot Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-10-07 | £321,695 |
| Croft House Depot Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-10-22 | £184,440 |
| Croft House Depot Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2004-10-29 | £248,678 |
| Station House Depot Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2002-01-02 | £192,146 |
| 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 | 417 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Margaret's R.C. Primary School Ty Fry , Aberdare CF44 7PP | - not rated | 598 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 | 610 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School Wind Street , Aberdare CF44 7HF | - not rated | 981 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Lane Special School Park Lane , Trecynon CF44 8HN | - not rated | 1,123 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 | 30 yd | |
| Cynon Linc Hyb | Seymour Street | 147 yd | |
| McDonalds | Depot Road | 188 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Customer Cafe, Depot Road | 188 yd | |
| The Vegan Coffi House | 1a Weatheral Street | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian Inn | 60 Seymour Street | 156 yd | |
| Aberdare Constitutional Club | High Street | 178 yd | |
| Aberdare Masonic Club | 41 Canon Street | 260 yd | |
| No. 20 | 20 Canon Street | 260 yd | |
| The Whitcombe Inn | Whitcombe Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 97 Gadlys Road | 155 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 30 Canon Street | 260 yd | |
| Jin Ocean | 34 Canon Street | 260 yd | |
| King's Flavour | 4 Canon Street | 267 yd | |
| Joe's Fish Bar | 21 Whitcombe Street | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Depot Road | 188 yd | |
| Lidl | Gadlys Road | 345 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 9-10 Commercial Street | 441 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| 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 | 51 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.