Cherry Court is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 8RQ 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 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherry Court, Aberdare, CF44 8RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 8YD, CF44 8HA, CF44 8BZ, CF44 8YE, CF44 8YB, CF44 8BX, CF44 8HE, CF44 8YA, CF44 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF44 8RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.8% 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 | 20% | 21% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 65.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 56.5% | 48.8% | -7.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 35.6% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 14.7% | 13.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 42.3% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.7% 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% | 98.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherry Court was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherry Court has the 7th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 106th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% 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 Cherry Court, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2018-01-26 | £399,371 |
| 14 Cherry Court, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-08-08 | £409,574 |
| 10 Cherry Court, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2013-01-04 | £424,271 |
| 1 Cherry Court, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2012-05-25 | £407,647 |
| 15 Cherry Court, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2011-08-26 | £435,264 |
CF44 8RQ 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 8RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol G.G. Aberdar Laburnam Drive , Cwmdar CF44 8RT | - not rated | 183 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Lane Special School Park Lane , Trecynon CF44 8HN | - not rated | 440 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmdar County Primary School The Square , Cwmdare CF44 8UA | - not rated | 641 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Education Centres Y Dolydd , CF44 8EX | - not rated | 659 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 | 685 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 | 693 yd | |
| The Coliseum | Mount Pleasant Street | 893 yd | |
| Bwyty Bach Catrin | Mount Pleasant Hotel, Mount Pleasant Street | 893 yd | |
| Cwmni Dda Day Centre | Llewellyn Street | 899 yd | |
| Maesnewydd Garden Centre | Llewellyn Street | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llwyncelyn Inn | 57 Cemetery Road | 776 yd | |
| Welsh Harp/Cross Inn | Hirwaun Road | 782 yd | |
| Cwmdare Miners Social & Welfare Club | Cwmdare Road | 824 yd | |
| The Beehive Inn | 3 Gadlys Street | 862 yd | |
| The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn | Dare Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquadare Coffee Cabin | Aberdare Park, Hirwaun Road | 760 yd | |
| Fai's Fish Bar | 40 Windsor Street | 774 yd | |
| Mama's Fish and Chips | 1 Mill Street | 807 yd | |
| The Indian Takeaway | 48 Gadlys Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Gadlys Road | 1,010 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 | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.