Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

DANYGRAIG CRESCENT, CF72 8AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANYGRAIG CRESCENT, CF72 8AR.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF72 8AR 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CF72 8AR 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.

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

CF72 8AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Danygraig Crescent, 0.4km from Llantrisant in Talbot Green. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF72, CF72 8AR offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £381k. 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 8AR are sourced from Output Area W00006531 (shared with 21 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 8AR. 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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 264,950

5 sales · Mean £ 258,590

Detached

£ 370,000

7 sales · Mean £ 372,469

Terraced

£ 278,950

1 sales · Mean £ 278,950

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

Crime around CF72 8AR is above average at 95 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.

Shoplifting81
Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order34
Other theft21

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • The Longbow Beefeater0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • The Longbow Beefeater0.9 km
  • Bradleys Coffee0.1 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.1 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.7 km
  • Filco Foods0.1 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.7 km
  • Argos0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.1 km
  • Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.7 km
  • Southgate Park0.7 km
  • Tafarn y Bear Inn0.8 km
  • The New Inn0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-operative 0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.4 km
  • Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Jafran Indian0.8 km
  • Jafran Indian0.8 km
  • Jade Garden0.2 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 A0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C0.1 km