CF72 8AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Heol Y Gyfraith, 0.5km from Talbot Green in Talbot Green. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF72 8AJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £169k, 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 8AJ are sourced from Output Area W00006535 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL Y GYFRAITH, CF72 8AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL Y GYFRAITH, CF72 8AJ.
273
42
£ 41,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF72 8AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in CF72 8AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF72 8AJ. The average age is 42.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 169,950
1 sales · Mean £ 169,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF72 8AJ is above average at 120 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.3 km
- Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.8 km
- Southgate Park0.7 km
- Tafarn y Bear Inn0.9 km
- The New Inn0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bradleys Coffee0.3 km
- Castle Cafe0.9 km
- Leisure For Life Cafe0.7 km
- O’Sullivan’s Brasserie0.8 km
- Siop Goffi Butcher's Arms0.9 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative 0.8 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Marks and Spencer0.2 km
- Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Jafran Indian0.9 km
- Jafran Indian0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.2 km
- Pizza Hot0.3 km
- Scrumps0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontyclun1.5 km
- Llanharan4.0 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 C0.2 km
- Talbot Green Bus Station Stand A0.2 km
- Talbot Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF728AJ · Data under Open Government Licence