CF72 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Cantref, 0.3km from Brynnau Gwynion in Llanharan and Brynna. Administratively it sits within Brynna and Llanharan ward and the Ogmore constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF72, CF72 4AD offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, up 1.4% 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 4AD are sourced from Output Area W00010284 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAES CANTREF, CF72 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES CANTREF, CF72 4AD.
382
30
£ 43,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF72 4AD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF72 4AD — age 30, 88% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF72 4AD. The average age is 30.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 372,495
25 sales · Mean £ 367,515
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF72 4AD has low crime rates — 12 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Topp Shop1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Topp Shop1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Mountain Hare Inn0.3 km
- White Hills0.5 km
- The Mountain Hare Inn0.3 km
- White Hills0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Leyshon's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Leyshon's Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanharan2.1 km
- Pencoed2.3 km
- Pontyclun5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Film Studio0.2 km
- Mountain Hare0.3 km
- Film Studio0.3 km
- Mountain Hare0.3 km
- Heol Y Nant0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF724AD · Data under Open Government Licence