School Street is in Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 9FF is located in the Pontyclun Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Street, Pontyclun, CF72 9FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 9AB, CF72 9AA, CF72 9TZ, CF72 9AD, CF72 9DP, CF72 9AE, CF72 9ES, CF72 9DQ, CF72 9UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF72 9FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.6% | 31% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 47.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 48.1% | 46.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.7% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 17.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 37.4% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97.2% | 94.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Street was 199.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 371.4% higher than the Llanharry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Llanharry and the 80th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Old School House School Street, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,995 | 2004-08-27 | £123,345 |
| Flat 2 Old School House School Street, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2001-01-26 | £159,402 |
CF72 9FF 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontyclun Primary School Palalwyf Avenue , CF72 9EG | - not rated | 548 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 945 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygawsi Primary School Charist Road , Penygawsi CF72 8DU | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGG Llantrisant Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy , Miskin CF72 8TL | - not rated | 2,286 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 Palm Tree | 79 Llantrisant Road | 129 yd | |
| Brothers | 1 Llantrisant Road | 129 yd | |
| The Brunch Stop | Station Terrace | 135 yd | |
| The Thirsty Elephant | 12a Cowbridge Road | 217 yd | |
| Fullbrook's Bistro | 28 Cowbridge Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Arms | Station Approach | 54 yd | |
| The Windsor Hotel | Llantrisant Road | 142 yd | |
| Pontyclun Rugby & Sports Club | Llantrisant Road | 142 yd | |
| The Pipeworks Bar | 30c Cowbridge Road | 293 yd | |
| Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club | Castan Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Pizza Square | 3 Llantrisant Road | 128 yd | |
| Big Sams | 10 Cowbridge Road | 221 yd | |
| Zeera | 51 Cowbridge Road | 239 yd | |
| The Delicatessen | 24 Cowbridge Road | 297 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Cowbridge Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 3-7 Cowbridge Road | 239 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Cowbridge Road | 297 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.