Socio-economic statistics for Ystrad, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff

Socio-economic statistics for Ystrad, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff

Is Ystrad in Rhondda Cynon Taf a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Ystrad older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ystrad and Rhondda Cynon Taf? What is the claimant count in Ystrad and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Ystrad Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of .
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
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UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Ystrad on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Ystrad.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment0%
In Part-Time Work0%
Unemployed0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Ystrad

Ystrad Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .
Age BandProportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

Ystrad & Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Ystrad in the local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Ystrad compared to other wards in

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
';Ystrad is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Ystrad and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ystrad either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Ystrad residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Ystrad has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Ystrad compared to other wards in

#WardOwnedRented
Ystrad is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

Ystrad Health Statistics

AreaVGGFBVB
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Ystrad?

The largest employment sector in Ystrad is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials%
Professional Occupations%
Associate Professional & Technical%
Administrative & Secretarial%
Skilled Trades%
Caring, leisure & Other Services%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives%
Elementary Occupations%

Ystrad Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ystrad residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Ystrad to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications0%0%
Level 10%0%
Level 20%0%
Apprenticeship0%0%
Level 30%0%
Level 40%0%

What is the population of Ystrad and Rhondda Cynon Taf?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf including Ystrad. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Aberaman North5183
Aberaman South4933
Abercynon6507
Aberdare East6846
Aberdare West/Llwydcoed9596
Beddau4400
Brynna4788
Church Village6183
Cilfynydd2878
Cwm Clydach2747
Cwmbach5242
Cymmer5521
Ferndale4147
Gilfach Goch3471
Glyncoch3021
Graig2631
Hawthorn4111
Hirwaun4373
Llanharan3712
Llanharry4098
Llantrisant Town4205
Llantwit Fardre6268
Llwyn-y-pia2242
Maerdy3100
Mountain Ash East3072
Mountain Ash West4486
Pen-y-graig5527
Pen-y-waun3184
Penrhiwceiber6024
Pentre5254
Pont-y-clun8846
Pontypridd Town2872
Porth5977
Rhigos1743
Rhondda4740
Rhydfelen Central/Ilan4537
Taffs Well3788
Talbot Green2825
Ton-teg3882
Tonypandy3782
Tonyrefail East6017
Tonyrefail West6864
Trallwng3748
Trealaw4171
Treforest5182
Treherbert5889
Treorchy7633
Tylorstown4478
Tyn-y-nant3541
Ynyshir3284
Ynysybwl4570
Ystrad5754
Rhondda Cynon Taf Total241873



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.