CF72 8AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Talbot Road, 0.4km from Llantrisant in Talbot Green. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
For families considering a move, CF72 8AE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 2.4% 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 8AE are sourced from Output Area W00006532 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TALBOT ROAD, CF72 8AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALBOT ROAD, CF72 8AE.
309
44
£ 41,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF72 8AE — age 44, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF72 8AE. 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
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
Terraced
£ 200,000
4 sales · Mean £ 201,250
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
2 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF72 8AE is above average at 97 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 Coffee0.9 km
- The Longbow Beefeater0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- The Longbow Beefeater0.9 km
- Bradleys Coffee0.2 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Filco Foods0.2 km
- The Gourmet Butcher0.7 km
- Filco Foods0.2 km
- The Gourmet Butcher0.7 km
- Argos0.2 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.2 km
- Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.7 km
- Southgate Park0.7 km
- Tafarn y Bear Inn0.8 km
- The New Inn0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative 0.8 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks and Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.3 km
- + 3 more
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
- Pontyclun1.6 km
- Llanharan4.0 km
- Trefforest7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Road0.0 km
- Talbot Road0.0 km
- Talbot Green Bus Station Stand A0.1 km
- Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B0.1 km
- Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF728AE · Data under Open Government Licence