Penheol Ely Road Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf
42 addresses across 3 postcodes (CF37), about 300 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 47405564.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 5, F: 1).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs £2,289 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pontypridd, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Coed-Pen-Maen Common, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 121 to 217 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eglwysbach Medical Practi, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 154 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, mid-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1900-1929 (8); 1967-1975 (3); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Rhondda Cynon Taf in 2026-27: Band D £2,289 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,526 | £1,781 | £2,035 | £2,289 | £2,798 | £3,307 | £3,816 | £4,579 | £5,342 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (34% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 78 address points in this street's postcodes, 1 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 1 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| CF37 4AA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| CF37 4DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| CF37 4AB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 121 m and 217 m above sea level (151 m on average); the ground rises about 96 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF37 4AA | 100% | 64% | 71% | 0% |
| CF37 4AB | 100% | 82% | 96% | 0% |
| CF37 4DJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pontypridd 780,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Trefforest 712,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Trehafod 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tygwyn Road Pontypridd | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 13 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Gas Road | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eglwysbach Medical Practi | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Bridge Street Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Pontypridd & District Hospital | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Pontypridd Police Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbina Ltd, Trallwn | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coed-Pen-Maen Common 12 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Ynysangharad Park 16 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,680 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Avenue Allotment 1,180 m² | 120 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common, a scheduled monument, 320 m south-west. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common | Scheduled monument | 320 m south-west |
| Y Garreg Siglo Bardic Complex | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) south |
| White Bridge (also known as Berw Bridge) | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Memorial to Evan and James James at Ynysangharad Park | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Pontypridd Bridge | Scheduled monument | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Pontypridd Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Ynysangharad Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Municipal Buildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lan Wood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Coed Craig-yr-hesg | Wood | 1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Lan Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Coed Glyn-Taf | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Cefn Eglwysilan | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Cwm Hafod | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 42 |
16 of the street's 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rhondda Cynon Taf: see them on the Rhondda Cynon Taf page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coedpenmaen Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Trallwng Infants School English medium | Primary | 3–7 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Coedylan Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Parc Lewis Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Evan James Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Glyn-coch English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Maes-Y-Coed Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Trehopcyn Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollies Care Home CF37 4DG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Coed Cafe CF37 4LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Aspen Nursing Home CF37 4LP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2026 |
| Coedpenmaen Primary School CF37 4LE | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Pontypridd Golf Club CF37 4DJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Cwrw Otley Brewery CF37 4DA | Manufacturers/packers | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Avenue (2); On or near Mackintosh Road (2); On or near Hilltop Crescent (2); On or near Wingfield Close (1); On or near Pencoed Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CF37 4AA: 31 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- CF37 4DJ: 10 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- CF37 4AB: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wingfield Close · Hilltop Crescent · Mackintosh Road · The Avenue · Common Road · Holly Lane · Pencoed Avenue · Fron Terrace · Bryn Olwg · Pleasant View · Tygwyn Road · Llanover Road
All the streets in CF37 and across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.