Meirion Street is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 8NH 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 Meirion Street, Aberdare, CF44 8NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 8NT, CF44 8NN, CF44 8NG, CF44 8NL, CF44 8EL, CF44 8NS, CF44 8NR, CF44 8NF, CF44 8NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF44 8NH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.8% | 49.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.4% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 8NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 39.2% | 43.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 31.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (66.3%) 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 | 40% | 38.1% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 23.1% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 30.9% | 19% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 20.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 26.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.6% | 97% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meirion Street was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meirion Street has the 33rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 330th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Meirion Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2025-01-23 | £63,880 |
| 39 Meirion Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-09-27 | £86,633 |
| 17 Meirion Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-09-11 | £144,728 |
| 20 Meirion Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2024-06-04 | £64,296 |
| 30 Meirion Street, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2024-05-07 | £117,879 |
CF44 8NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Special School Park Lane , Trecynon CF44 8HN | - not rated | 565 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Education Centres Y Dolydd , CF44 8EX | - not rated | 720 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 | 834 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Aberdar Laburnam Drive , Cwmdar CF44 8RT | - not rated | 925 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesgwyn Special School Cwmdare Road , Aberdare CF44 8RE | - not rated | 1,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coliseum | Mount Pleasant Street | 71 yd | |
| Bwyty Bach Catrin | Mount Pleasant Hotel, Mount Pleasant Street | 71 yd | |
| Chartwells | Coleg Y Cymoedd Aberdare Campus, Wellington Street | 514 yd | |
| Burger Xpress Ltd | 46 Cemetery Road | 655 yd | |
| Cwmni Dda Day Centre | Llewellyn Street | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Hotel Ltd | Mount Pleasant Street | 71 yd | |
| Harlequins Bowling Club | Park Grove | 127 yd | |
| Welsh Harp/Cross Inn | Hirwaun Road | 195 yd | |
| The Bridgend Inn | Harriet Street | 452 yd | |
| The Beehive Inn | 3 Gadlys Street | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Fish and Chips | 1 Mill Street | 322 yd | |
| Fai's Fish Bar | 40 Windsor Street | 437 yd | |
| Aquadare Coffee Cabin | Aberdare Park, Hirwaun Road | 491 yd | |
| The Indian Takeaway | 48 Gadlys Road | 582 yd | |
| Golden Star | 97 Gadlys Road | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Gadlys Road | 519 yd | |
| Tesco | Depot Road | 754 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.