Edward Street is in Abercynon, Mountain Ash and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF45 4RA 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 Edward Street, Abercynon, Mountain Ash, CF45 4RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF45 4PY, CF45 4PS, CF45 4RB, CF45 4SU, CF45 4SS, CF45 4RG, CF45 4RD, CF45 4ST, CF45 4PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF45 4RA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47.4% | 47.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 CF45 4RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 35.5% | 43.7% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 29.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 12.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 (66.7%) 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 | 44.1% | 40.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 26% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 22.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 4RA this area, 28.9% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 28.9% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.1% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 16.8% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 19.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98% | 97.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Street was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Abercynon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edward Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Abercynon and the 291st lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Edward Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2020-10-26 | £350,285 |
| 6 Edward Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-04-07 | £96,908 |
| 1A Edward Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2014-06-20 | £104,586 |
| 5 Edward Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2001-08-01 | £173,047 |
| 11 Edward Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £7,500 | 2001-04-30 | £38,376 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Greenfield Terrace , Glancynon CF45 4TH | - not rated | 652 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trerobart Primary School Crawshay Street , Ynysybwl CF37 3EF | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontypridd High School Albion Site , Cilfynydd CF37 4SF | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School Cefn Lane , Glyncoch CF37 3BP | - not rated | 2,960 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 Jellyfish Cafe | 51 Margaret Street | 82 yd | |
| Little Playhouse Ltd | 1 Ynysmeurig Road | 87 yd | |
| Goochie's Diner | 21 Ynysmeurig Road | 166 yd | |
| Fives Cafe | 16 Margaret Street | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Hotel | Mountain Ash Road | 171 yd | |
| Brown's Inns at The Top Club | Margaret Street | 177 yd | |
| Lindsay Constitutional Club | 44 Gertrude Street | 251 yd | |
| The Carne Park Hotel | Park Street | 591 yd | |
| Abercynon Rugby Football Club | The Clubhouse, Y Parc | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Wok | 43 Margaret Street | 82 yd | |
| Amigo's Pizza | 28B Margaret Street | 210 yd | |
| Smithy's Chippy | 15 Margaret Street | 210 yd | |
| Crazy Pasta and Pizza | 14 Margaret Street | 221 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 3 Margaret Street | 221 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 | 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 | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.