Ash Grove is in Aberdare and in Cynon Valley district. CF44 8EH is located in the Aberdare West and Llwydcoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Grove, Aberdare, CF44 8EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 8EE, CF44 8EB, CF44 8EA, CF44 8EG, CF44 8ED, CF44 8DY, CF44 8DU, CF44 8DT, CF44 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF44 8EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 27% | 33.8% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 49.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 37.9% | 39% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 35.3% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 18.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 5.1% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 25.9% | 22.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 26% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.5% | 98% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.5% | 98.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 98.2% | 98.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Grove was 287.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% higher than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Grove has the 5th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 31st highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ash Grove, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-06-02 | £245,415 |
| 27 Ash Grove, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-05-27 | £262,222 |
| 5 Ash Grove, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,995 | 2022-04-01 | £231,564 |
| 29 Ash Grove, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,950 | 2020-12-15 | £189,579 |
| 4 Ash Grove, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2020-01-31 | £249,910 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 707 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Lane Special School Park Lane , Trecynon CF44 8HN | - not rated | 769 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caradog Primary School Clifton Street , CF44 7PB | - not rated | 961 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Education Centres Y Dolydd , CF44 8EX | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Margaret's R.C. Primary School Ty Fry , Aberdare CF44 7PP | - not rated | 1,071 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells | Coleg Y Cymoedd Aberdare Campus, Wellington Street | 333 yd | |
| The Coliseum | Mount Pleasant Street | 374 yd | |
| Bwyty Bach Catrin | Mount Pleasant Hotel, Mount Pleasant Street | 374 yd | |
| McDonalds | Depot Road | 427 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Customer Cafe, Depot Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlequins Bowling Club | Park Grove | 206 yd | |
| The Beehive Inn | 3 Gadlys Street | 293 yd | |
| The White Lion Hotel | 59 Gadlys Road | 310 yd | |
| Gadlys Arms | 26 Bridge Street | 314 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Hotel Ltd | Mount Pleasant Street | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Takeaway | 48 Gadlys Road | 310 yd | |
| Aquadare Coffee Cabin | Aberdare Park, Hirwaun Road | 368 yd | |
| Golden Star | 97 Gadlys Road | 422 yd | |
| Mama's Fish and Chips | 1 Mill Street | 633 yd | |
| Gravity Bike Park | Dare Valley Country Park, Cwmdare | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Gadlys Road | 240 yd | |
| Tesco | Depot Road | 427 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 9-10 Commercial Street | 885 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 | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.