Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

TALBOT ROAD, CF72 8AH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 8AH spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CF72 8AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Talbot Road, 0.1km from Llantrisant 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, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. 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 is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8AH 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 8AH. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,750

2 sales · Mean £ 150,750

Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

Crime around CF72 8AH is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting77
Violence and sexual offences67
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order30
Other theft21

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi Llantrisant1.0 km
  • Llantrisant RFC1.0 km
  • Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.4 km
  • Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.4 km
  • Southgate Park0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • The Longbow Beefeater1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • The Longbow Beefeater1.0 km
  • Bradleys Coffee0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.4 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.4 km
  • Filco Foods0.4 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.4 km
  • Argos0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-operative 0.5 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.5 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Jafran Indian0.5 km
  • Jafran Indian0.5 km
  • Jade Garden0.5 km
  • Pizza Hot0.6 km
  • Scrumps0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontyclun1.8 km
  • Llanharan4.3 km
  • Trefforest6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Llantrisant Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Llantrisant Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.2 km
  • Talbot Road0.3 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B0.4 km