CF72 8AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Llantrisant 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8AU are sourced from Output Area W00006532 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF72 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF72 8AU.
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 8AU — age 44, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF72 8AU. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF72 8AU has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Clwb Rygbi Llantrisant0.8 km
- Llantrisant RFC0.8 km
- Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.5 km
- Cross Inn Hotel1.0 km
- Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.3 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Filco Foods0.5 km
- The Gourmet Butcher0.3 km
- Filco Foods0.5 km
- The Gourmet Butcher0.3 km
- Argos0.3 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Bradleys Coffee0.5 km
- Castle Cafe0.4 km
- Leisure For Life Cafe0.3 km
- O’Sullivan’s Brasserie0.3 km
- Siop Goffi Butcher's Arms0.4 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative 0.4 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks and Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Jafran Indian0.4 km
- Jafran Indian0.4 km
- Jade Garden0.6 km
- Pizza Hot0.7 km
- Scrumps0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontyclun2.0 km
- Llanharan4.4 km
- Trefforest6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Llantrisant Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Llantrisant Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Southgate0.3 km
- Southgate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF728AU · Data under Open Government Licence