Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

TALBOT ROAD, CF72 8AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALBOT ROAD, CF72 8AF.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF72 8AF spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £260k.

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

CF72 8AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Talbot Road, 0.4km from Talbot Green in Talbot Green. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 8AF 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 8AF. 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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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

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

Crime around CF72 8AF is above average at 135 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 offences83
Shoplifting82
Anti-social behaviour45
Public order36
Other theft23

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.3 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.8 km
  • Filco Foods0.3 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.8 km
  • Argos0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.3 km
  • Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.8 km
  • Southgate Park0.8 km
  • Tafarn y Bear Inn0.9 km
  • The New Inn0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Bradleys Coffee0.3 km
  • Castle Cafe1.0 km
  • Leisure For Life Cafe0.8 km
  • O’Sullivan’s Brasserie0.8 km
  • Siop Goffi Butcher's Arms0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-operative 0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.9 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Jafran Indian1.0 km
  • Jafran Indian1.0 km
  • Jade Garden0.1 km
  • Pizza Hot0.2 km
  • Scrumps0.2 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontyclun1.5 km
  • Llanharan3.9 km
  • Trefforest7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand A0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.2 km