Upper High Street is in Bedlinog, Treharris and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF46 6RY is located in the Bedlinog and Trelewis electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper High Street, Bedlinog, Treharris, CF46 6RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF46 6SD, CF46 6SA, CF46 6SE, CF46 6SB, CF46 6RU, CF46 6RT, CF46 6RH, CF46 6SF, CF46 6RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF46 6RY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 51.3% | 47.1% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 52.9% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 37.3% | 35.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 39.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 14.8% | 7.2% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 8.6% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 (65.3%) 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 | 35.4% | 35.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 19.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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 CF46 6RY this area, 31.6% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 31.6% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 19.9% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 17% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.6% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
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 | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper High Street was 220.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 228.5% higher than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper High Street has the highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 18th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.4%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Upper High Street, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2024-06-20 | £69,027 |
| 4 Upper High Street, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-06-19 | £90,445 |
| 16 Upper High Street, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2020-12-18 | £144,814 |
| 6 Upper High Street, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2019-07-11 | £51,857 |
| 5 Upper High Street, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2018-12-19 | £81,893 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlinog Community Primary School Hylton Terrace , Bedlinog CF46 6RE | - not rated | 316 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynysowen Community Primary School Aberfan Road , CF48 4QQ | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Afon Taf High School Yew Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4ED | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Troedyrhiw Primary School Archer Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4JQ | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug Aberfan , CF48 4NT | - not rated | 2,904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlinog Constitutional Club | The Constitutional Club Pleasant View, Bedlinog | 184 yd | |
| Bedlinog Rugby Club | Bedlinog Rugby Football Club High Street, Bedlinog | 619 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.