CF72 4AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Erw, 0.5km from Brynnau Gwynion in Llanharan and Brynna. Administratively it sits within Brynna and Llanharan ward and the Ogmore constituency.
For families considering a move, CF72 4AA represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 42.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF72 4AA are sourced from Output Area W00010284 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAES ERW, CF72 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES ERW, CF72 4AA.
382
30
£ 43,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF72 4AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF72 4AA — age 30, 88% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 42.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF72 4AA. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 319,995
5 sales · Mean £ 309,597
Terraced
£ 174,995
10 sales · Mean £ 181,297
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF72 4AA has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Topp Shop1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Topp Shop1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Mountain Hare Inn0.4 km
- White Hills0.5 km
- The Mountain Hare Inn0.4 km
- White Hills0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Leyshon's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Leyshon's Fish Bar1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Athlete Kitchen0.9 km
- Athlete Kitchen0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanharan2.0 km
- Pencoed2.4 km
- Pontyclun5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Heol Y Nant0.2 km
- Film Studio0.2 km
- Heol Y Nant0.2 km
- Film Studio0.4 km
- Mountain Hare0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF724AA · Data under Open Government Licence