Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

GRAFTON DRIVE, CF72 8BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAFTON DRIVE, CF72 8BH.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

CF72 8BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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CF72 8BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grafton Drive, 0.2km from Cross Inn in Llantrisant. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

For families considering a move, CF72 8BH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k. 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 8BH are sourced from Output Area W00006287 (shared with 10 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 8BH. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 222,000

1 sales · Mean £ 222,000

Semi-Detached

£ 144,000

8 sales · Mean £ 151,868

Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

CF72 8BH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Asda Living0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Asda Living0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Penny Farthing0.6 km
  • The Penny Farthing0.6 km
  • Cross Inn Hotel0.4 km
  • Southgate Park0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cafe @ Asda Living0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Cafe at Asda Living0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Castle Cafe1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Co-operative 0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Jafran Indian1.0 km
  • Jafran Indian1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontyclun2.2 km
  • Llanharan5.3 km
  • Trefforest Estate6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross Inn0.2 km
  • Cross Inn0.2 km
  • Tan Yr Allt0.3 km
  • Tan Yr Allt0.3 km
  • Summerfield Drive0.4 km