Area Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

CF72 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF72 postcode area.

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Population

21,904

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,375 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF72 spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £285k. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.

home £285,076 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF72 is a postcode district in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, covering 654 active and 170 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CF72 (21%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CF72 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CF72 are around £285k, up 4.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CF72 at 217 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CF72 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1972
Public order601
Anti-social behaviour561
Shoplifting461
Criminal damage and arson342

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Three Saints
  • The Three Saints Hotel
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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • A & J M Sheppard
  • Greggs
  • Greggs
  • Taff Ely Foodbank
  • Taff Ely Foodbank
  • + 85 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

60 nearby
  • The Bryncae Arms
  • The Ivor Arms
  • The New Inn
  • The Penny Farthing
  • The Pipeworks Bar
  • + 55 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

124 nearby
  • Fosters Family Cafe
  • Costa Coffee
  • Gwyneth's Tea Room
  • Harvester
  • KFC
  • + 119 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Subway Cardiffwest
  • Subway Cardiffwest
  • Big Sams
  • Dominos Pizza
  • Dragon House
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-op
  • Co-operative
  • Co-operative
  • Marks and Spencer
  • + 9 more