Pontcynon Industrial Estate is in Abercynon, Mountain Ash and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF45 4EP is located in the Abercynon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pontcynon Industrial Estate, Abercynon, Mountain Ash, CF45 4EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF45 4NB, CF45 4NA, CF45 4ND, CF45 4LY, CF45 4LS, CF45 4LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF45 4EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 CF45 4EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 50% | 52.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 30.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 50% | 47% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 30.2% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around CF45 4EP this area, 29.8% 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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 29.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 22.8% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 95.6% | 96.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 96.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 68.9% | 37.2% | 31.7% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontcynon Industrial Estate was 107.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% higher than the Abercynon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pontcynon Industrial Estate has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Abercynon and the 224th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.8%.
Households in this area have a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 16-17 Pontcynon Industrial Estate, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-24 | £294,720 |
| Unit 16-17 Pontcynon Industrial Estate, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2019-06-03 | £223,028 |
| Abercynon Yard Pontcynon Industrial Estate, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-12-19 | £96,574 |
| P K Safety Pontcynon Industrial Estate, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2016-04-14 | £353,549 |
CF45 4EP 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 | 145 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Greenfield Terrace , Glancynon CF45 4TH | - not rated | 933 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Perthcelyn Community Primary School Glamorgan Street , Perthcelyn CF45 3RJ | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penrhiwceibr Primary Church Street , Penrhiwceibr CF45 3YD | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trerobart Primary School Crawshay Street , Ynysybwl CF37 3EF | - not rated | 2,832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taffy's Cafe | The Feel Good Factory, Abercynon Road | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercynon Rugby Football Club | The Clubhouse, Y Parc | 594 yd | |
| Thorn Hotel | Mountain Ash Road | 1,040 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.