CF72 4AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Hedd, 0.4km from Brynnau Gwynion in Llanharan and Brynna. Administratively it sits within Brynna and Llanharan ward and the Ogmore constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF72, CF72 4AE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, down 14.2% 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 4AE are sourced from Output Area W00010284 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAES HEDD, CF72 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES HEDD, CF72 4AE.
382
30
£ 43,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF72 4AE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF72 4AE spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF72 4AE. 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
£ 401,995
9 sales · Mean £ 401,328
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF72 4AE has low crime rates — 16 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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Mountain Hare Inn0.3 km
- White Hills0.6 km
- The Mountain Hare Inn0.3 km
- White Hills0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanharan2.2 km
- Pencoed2.2 km
- Pontyclun5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Film Studio0.0 km
- Film Studio0.2 km
- Mountain Hare0.4 km
- Mountain Hare0.4 km
- Heol Y Nant0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF724AE · Data under Open Government Licence