Heol Y De is in Rhigos, Aberdare and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF44 9LJ is located in the Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heol Y De, Rhigos, Aberdare, CF44 9LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF44 9BX, CF44 9LX, CF44 9DJ, CF44 9BJ, CF44 9YZ, CF44 9PX, CF44 9PJ, CF44 9EJ, CF44 9EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF44 9LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 51.1% | 47.2% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.8% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 39.2% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 43% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 36.3% | 45.5% | 9.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 30.5% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 15.5% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 26.7% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 19.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.3% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 18.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 98.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 99.7% | 99.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 99.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Y De was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Y De has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos and the 328th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Heol Y De, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-08-30 | £117,916 |
| 2 Heol Y De, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2019-08-01 | £108,725 |
| 16 Heol Y De, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,200 | 2018-11-02 | £170,025 |
| 6 Heol Y De, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-04-20 | £131,299 |
| 14 Heol Y De, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-04-20 | £131,299 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhigos Primary School Heol Y Graig , Rhigos CF44 9YY | - not rated | 275 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hirwaun Primary School Glannant Street , Hirwaun CF44 9NF | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penderyn Primary School Pontprenllwyd , Penderyn CF44 9JW | - not rated | 4,082 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cwm Nedd New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AG | - not rated | 4,577 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmnedd Primary School New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AA | - not rated | 4,638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhigos RFC | Rhigos | 326 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.