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.
Area Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
CF72 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF72 postcode area.
groups
Population21,904
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Avg Age43
payments
Avg Income£ 38,375 /yr
work
Employed49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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4/10family_restroomFamily
9/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
9/10diversity_3Diversity
2/10paymentsAffluence
6/10directions_transitTransit
6/10homeHome Ownership
7/10trending_upInvestment
8/10psychology
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
mapGeographic Location
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
hotel
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
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Area Profile: CF72 · Data under Open Government Licence