CF72 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Y Parc, 0.6km from Brynnau Gwynion in Llanharan and Brynna. Administratively it sits within Brynna and Llanharan ward and the Ogmore constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 £258k, down 11.4% 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 4AJ are sourced from Output Area W00010284 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL Y PARC, CF72 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL Y PARC, CF72 4AJ.
382
30
£ 43,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF72 4AJ 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 4AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. £258k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF72 4AJ. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 295,000
24 sales · Mean £ 307,684
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
11 sales · Mean £ 224,907
Terraced
£ 199,995
9 sales · Mean £ 204,773
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF72 4AJ 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
6 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Topp Shop0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Topp Shop0.9 km
- DP Foods Ltd1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Mountain Hare Inn0.5 km
- White Hills0.5 km
- The Mountain Hare Inn0.5 km
- White Hills0.5 km
- The Bryncae Arms1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Leyshon's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Leyshon's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Fish N Chips @ Bryncae1.0 km
- Fish N Chips @ Bryncae1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Athlete Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Chic1.0 km
- Athlete Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Chic1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanharan1.9 km
- Pencoed2.5 km
- Pontyclun5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Heol Y Nant0.2 km
- Heol Y Nant0.2 km
- Film Studio0.3 km
- Film Studio0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF724AJ · Data under Open Government Licence