CF72 8BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cottesmore Way, 0.2km from Cross Inn in Llantrisant. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 8BG are sourced from Output Area W00006287 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTESMORE WAY, CF72 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTESMORE WAY, CF72 8BG.
255
42
£ 41,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF72 8BG — age 42, 80% ownership, 17% 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 8BG. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
10 sales · Mean £ 177,170
Detached
£ 257,500
6 sales · Mean £ 257,500
Terraced
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF72 8BG has low crime rates — 15 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- Asda Living0.8 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- Asda Living0.8 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Penny Farthing0.5 km
- The Penny Farthing0.5 km
- Cross Inn Hotel0.3 km
- Southgate Park0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cafe @ Asda Living0.8 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Cafe at Asda Living0.8 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Castle Cafe0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Co-operative 0.6 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jafran Indian0.9 km
- Jafran Indian0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontyclun2.2 km
- Llanharan5.2 km
- Trefforest Estate6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Inn0.1 km
- Cross Inn0.2 km
- Summerfield Drive0.3 km
- Tan Yr Allt0.3 km
- Tan Yr Allt0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF728BG · Data under Open Government Licence