Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

TALBOT ROAD, CF72 8AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALBOT ROAD, CF72 8AD.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CF72 8AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £180k.

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

CF72 8AD is an up-and-coming urban area on Talbot Road, 0.3km from Talbot Green in Talbot Green. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £180k, 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 8AD are sourced from Output Area W00006532 (shared with 30 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 8AD. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

Crime around CF72 8AD is above average at 135 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.

Violence and sexual offences83
Shoplifting82
Anti-social behaviour45
Public order36
Other theft23

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • The Longbow Beefeater1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • The Longbow Beefeater1.0 km
  • Bradleys Coffee0.2 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.2 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.9 km
  • Filco Foods0.2 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.9 km
  • Argos0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.2 km
  • Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.9 km
  • Southgate Park0.8 km
  • Tafarn y Bear Inn1.0 km
  • The New Inn0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-operative 1.0 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd1.0 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 Indian1.0 km
  • Jafran Indian1.0 km
  • Jade Garden0.0 km
  • Pizza Hot0.1 km
  • Scrumps0.1 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontyclun1.5 km
  • Llanharan3.8 km
  • Trefforest7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand A0.1 km
  • Tonysguboriau Primary School0.2 km