Donald Street is in Nelson, Treharris and in Rhymney Valley district. CF46 6EB is located in the Nelson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Donald Street, Nelson, Treharris, CF46 6EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF46 6EL, CF46 6ED, CF46 6DY, CF46 6EH, CF46 6LW, CF46 6EA, CF46 6EN, CF46 6LP, CF46 6LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF46 6EB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 CF46 6EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 27% | 28.8% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 53.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 45.4% | 38% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 26.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 15.9% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 19.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.1% | 100% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 100% 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 | 96.2% | 100% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 100% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Donald Street was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Donald Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nelson and the 274th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Donald Street, Treharris, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2025-09-19 | £159,950 |
| 8 Donald Street, Treharris, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2023-11-03 | £173,680 |
| 14 Donald Street, Treharris, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-05-27 | £152,987 |
| 9 Donald Street, Treharris, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-07-02 | £146,298 |
| 8 Donald Street, Treharris, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-12-17 | £167,035 |
CF46 6EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 CF46 6EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanfabon Infants School Bryncelyn Avenue , Nelson CF46 6HL | - not rated | 545 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llancaeach Junior School Commercial Street , Nelson CF46 6NF | - not rated | 550 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trelewis Primary School Trelewis , Treharris CF46 6AH | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Penywrlod , Gelligaer CF82 8EU | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE | - not rated | 2,865 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 Sunflower Cakery | Unit A, 13 Commercial Street | 273 yd | |
| Cafe Nelson | Cafe Nelson, 12 Commercial Street | 357 yd | |
| The Brunch Barn | Dynevor Terrace | 492 yd | |
| Community Kitchen | Nelson Community Centre, Bryncelyn | 685 yd | |
| Llancaiach Fawr Visitors Centre | Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, Shingrig Road | 149 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Inn | The Lord Nelson Inn, 4 Commercial Street | 259 yd | |
| Jacabbs Club | Jacabbs Club, Wern Crescent | 319 yd | |
| Dynevor Arms | Dynevor Arms Hotel, Commercial Street | 409 yd | |
| Tylers Arms | Tylers Arms, Heol Fawr | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Nelson Kebab House | 11 Commercial Street | 259 yd | |
| Webbers Fish Bar | Shop Unit, 17 Commercial Street | 283 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 18 Commercial Street | 409 yd | |
| Simla Tandoori | Simla Tandoori, 31 Commercial Street | 414 yd | |
| Ringside Grill Ltd | 37, 33-39 Commercial Street | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 8-10 Commercial Street | 409 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-operrative, Mabon Road | 859 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 | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.