Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

ELY VALLEY ROAD, CF72 8AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELY VALLEY ROAD, CF72 8AL.

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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 8AL 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF72 8AL spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CF72 8AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Ely Valley Road, 0.4km from Talbot Green in Talbot Green. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

For families considering a move, CF72 8AL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 8AL 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 8AL. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

Crime around CF72 8AL is above average at 134 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
Shoplifting81
Anti-social behaviour45
Public order36
Other theft23

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • The Longbow Beefeater0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • The Longbow Beefeater0.9 km
  • Bradleys Coffee0.1 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.1 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.8 km
  • Filco Foods0.1 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.8 km
  • Argos0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.1 km
  • Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.8 km
  • Southgate Park0.8 km
  • Tafarn y Bear Inn0.9 km
  • The New Inn0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-operative 0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.9 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Jafran Indian0.9 km
  • Jafran Indian0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.1 km
  • Pizza Hot0.2 km
  • Scrumps0.2 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontyclun1.6 km
  • Llanharan3.9 km
  • Trefforest7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand A0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D0.1 km
  • Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.1 km