Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

TALBOT SQUARE, CF72 8AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALBOT SQUARE, CF72 8AB.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CF72 8AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF72 8AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Talbot Square, 0.2km from Talbot Green in Talbot Green. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

For families considering a move, CF72 8AB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 8AB are sourced from Output Area W00006532 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF72 8AB. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CF72 8AB is above average at 106 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences91
Shoplifting68
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order32
Other theft20

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • The Longbow Beefeater1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • The Longbow Beefeater1.0 km
  • Bradleys Coffee0.3 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.3 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher1.0 km
  • Filco Foods0.3 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher1.0 km
  • Argos0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.3 km
  • Llantrisant Workingmens Club1.0 km
  • Southgate Park0.9 km
  • The New Inn1.0 km
  • Llantrisant & Pontyclun Golf Club0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.1 km
  • Pizza Hot0.0 km
  • Scrumps0.0 km
  • Spice Plus0.1 km
  • Yo! To Go0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontyclun1.4 km
  • Llanharan3.8 km
  • Trefforest7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Tonysguboriau Primary School0.1 km
  • Tonysguboriau Primary School0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C0.2 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D0.2 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand A0.2 km