Potters Field is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 8HX 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 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Potters Field, Aberdare, CF44 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 8LE, CF44 8LD, CF44 8LF, CF44 8HU, CF44 8HT, CF44 9AA, CF44 8LB, CF44 8LG, CF44 8HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF44 8HX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF44 8HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 24.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 54.6% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 9.2% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 45% | 40.1% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.5% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 17.9% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 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 | 23.3% | 15.1% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 31.9% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.6% | 97.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Potters Field was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% lower than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Potters Field has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Potters Field, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-02-17 | £247,088 |
| 23 Potters Field, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2022-01-06 | £389,930 |
| 2 Potters Field, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2021-12-10 | £248,466 |
| 37 Potters Field, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2021-11-09 | £302,400 |
| 62 Potters Field, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-08-09 | £175,965 |
CF44 8HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF44 8HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Gwyn Education Centres Y Dolydd , CF44 8EX | - not rated | 369 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesgwyn Special School Cwmdare Road , Aberdare CF44 8RE | - not rated | 535 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Lane Special School Park Lane , Trecynon CF44 8HN | - not rated | 681 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Aberdar Laburnam Drive , Cwmdar CF44 8RT | - not rated | 864 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmdar County Primary School The Square , Cwmdare CF44 8UA | - not rated | 1,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmni Dda Day Centre | Llewellyn Street | 166 yd | |
| Maesnewydd Garden Centre | Llewellyn Street | 166 yd | |
| Burger Xpress Ltd | 46 Cemetery Road | 350 yd | |
| The Coliseum | Mount Pleasant Street | 792 yd | |
| Bwyty Bach Catrin | Mount Pleasant Hotel, Mount Pleasant Street | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llwyncelyn Inn | 57 Cemetery Road | 251 yd | |
| The Bridgend Inn | Harriet Street | 480 yd | |
| Welsh Harp/Cross Inn | Hirwaun Road | 718 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Hotel Ltd | Mount Pleasant Street | 792 yd | |
| Cwmdare Miners Social & Welfare Club | Cwmdare Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fai's Fish Bar | 40 Windsor Street | 442 yd | |
| Mama's Fish and Chips | 1 Mill Street | 540 yd | |
| Coed Box | Unit 2 Llwydcoed Service Centre, Llwydcoed Road | 788 yd | |
| Ali Baba | Unit 3 Llwydcoed Service Centre, Llwydcoed Road | 795 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 | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.