Y Garth is in Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 8TG 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 Y Garth, Aberdare, CF44 8TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 8TF, CF44 8TE, CF44 8TL, CF44 8TH, CF44 8TN, CF44 8TD, CF44 8TW, CF44 8RA, CF44 8TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF44 8TG 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 | 55.5% | 50.8% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.2% | 4.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around CF44 8TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 40% | 49.2% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 26.6% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 18% | 15.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (62.4%) 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 | 35.2% | 33.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 29.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 21.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around CF44 8TG this area, 35.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 35.4% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 97.9% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 98.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 98.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.8% | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Y Garth was 165.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% higher than the Aberdare East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Y Garth has the 18th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East and the 122nd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Y Garth, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2025-06-10 | £59,803 |
| 11 Y Garth, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-04-03 | £123,897 |
| 15 Y Garth, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2016-01-29 | £95,681 |
| 1 Y Garth, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2013-10-21 | £79,614 |
| 4 Y Garth, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2008-07-25 | £97,567 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdar County Primary School The Square , Cwmdare CF44 8UA | - not rated | 440 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesgwyn Special School Cwmdare Road , Aberdare CF44 8RE | - not rated | 460 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Education Centres Y Dolydd , CF44 8EX | - not rated | 846 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Aberdar Laburnam Drive , Cwmdar CF44 8RT | - not rated | 860 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Lane Special School Park Lane , Trecynon CF44 8HN | - not rated | 1,065 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 | 917 yd | |
| Cwmni Dda Day Centre | Llewellyn Street | 977 yd | |
| Maesnewydd Garden Centre | Llewellyn Street | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdare Miners Social & Welfare Club | Cwmdare Road | 189 yd | |
| The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn | Dare Road | 448 yd | |
| Llwyncelyn Inn | 57 Cemetery Road | 855 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.