CF72 8AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Danygraig Drive, 0.3km from Llantrisant in Talbot Green. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
For families considering a move, CF72 8AQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 28.6% 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 8AQ are sourced from Output Area W00006531 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DANYGRAIG DRIVE, CF72 8AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANYGRAIG DRIVE, CF72 8AQ.
360
50
£ 41,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF72 8AQ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF72 8AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 28.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF72 8AQ. The average age is 49.5. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 252,000
10 sales · Mean £ 263,150
Detached
£ 283,000
3 sales · Mean £ 289,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF72 8AQ is above average at 92 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- The Longbow Beefeater0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- The Longbow Beefeater0.8 km
- Bradleys Coffee0.1 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Filco Foods0.1 km
- The Gourmet Butcher0.6 km
- Filco Foods0.1 km
- The Gourmet Butcher0.6 km
- Argos0.3 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.1 km
- Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.6 km
- Southgate Park0.6 km
- Tafarn y Bear Inn0.7 km
- The New Inn0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative 0.8 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Marks and Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Jafran Indian0.8 km
- Jafran Indian0.8 km
- Jade Garden0.3 km
- Pizza Hot0.3 km
- Scrumps0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontyclun1.7 km
- Llanharan4.0 km
- Trefforest6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Talbot Green Bus Station Stand A0.2 km
- Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B0.2 km
- Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF728AQ · Data under Open Government Licence