Iestyn Street is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 8HR 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 Iestyn Street, Aberdare, CF44 8HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 8HL, CF44 8HU, CF44 8HT, CF44 8LA, CF44 8HP, CF44 8HW, CF44 8HG, CF44 8HN, CF44 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF44 8HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 50.5% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.5% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 34.8% | 44.8% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 32.8% | -13.1% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 46.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 32.5% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 14% | -7.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 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 | 26.6% | 22.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 9.2% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 18.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.6% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 25% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.6% | 96.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iestyn Street was 220.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% higher than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Iestyn Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 65th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Iestyn Iestyn Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-08-08 | £191,938 |
| Bow Iestyn Iestyn Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-12-01 | £191,250 |
| 4 Iestyn Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-10-28 | £203,226 |
| Bow Iestyn Iestyn Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-10-04 | £93,194 |
| 2 Iestyn Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2018-11-08 | £231,900 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF44 8HR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Gwyn Education Centres Y Dolydd , CF44 8EX | - not rated | 109 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Lane Special School Park Lane , Trecynon CF44 8HN | - not rated | 369 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesgwyn Special School Cwmdare Road , Aberdare CF44 8RE | - not rated | 477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Aberdar Laburnam Drive , Cwmdar CF44 8RT | - not rated | 589 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmdar County Primary School The Square , Cwmdare CF44 8UA | - not rated | 880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Xpress Ltd | 46 Cemetery Road | 44 yd | |
| Cwmni Dda Day Centre | Llewellyn Street | 164 yd | |
| Maesnewydd Garden Centre | Llewellyn Street | 164 yd | |
| The Coliseum | Mount Pleasant Street | 583 yd | |
| Bwyty Bach Catrin | Mount Pleasant Hotel, Mount Pleasant Street | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llwyncelyn Inn | 57 Cemetery Road | 103 yd | |
| The Bridgend Inn | Harriet Street | 458 yd | |
| Welsh Harp/Cross Inn | Hirwaun Road | 479 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Hotel Ltd | Mount Pleasant Street | 583 yd | |
| Harlequins Bowling Club | Park Grove | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fai's Fish Bar | 40 Windsor Street | 211 yd | |
| Mama's Fish and Chips | 1 Mill Street | 326 yd | |
| Aquadare Coffee Cabin | Aberdare Park, Hirwaun Road | 892 yd | |
| Coed Box | Unit 2 Llwydcoed Service Centre, Llwydcoed Road | 1,052 yd | |
| Ali Baba | Unit 3 Llwydcoed Service Centre, Llwydcoed Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Gadlys Road | 1,062 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.