Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

HEOL Y PISTYLL, CF72 8BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL Y PISTYLL, CF72 8BW.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF72 8BW spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF72 8BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Y Pistyll, 0.4km from Llantrisant 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k. 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 8BW are sourced from Output Area W00006297 (shared with 14 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 8BW. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

2 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

CF72 8BW has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order6
Other theft5
Shoplifting4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi Llantrisant0.5 km
  • Llantrisant RFC0.5 km
  • Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.9 km
  • Cross Inn Hotel0.7 km
  • Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.9 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.3 km
  • Filco Foods0.9 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.3 km
  • Argos0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Bradleys Coffee0.9 km
  • Castle Cafe0.1 km
  • Leisure For Life Cafe0.2 km
  • O’Sullivan’s Brasserie0.3 km
  • Siop Goffi Butcher's Arms0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-operative 0.2 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.2 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Jafran Indian0.1 km
  • Jafran Indian0.1 km
  • Jade Garden1.0 km
  • Spice Plus1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontyclun2.2 km
  • Llanharan4.7 km
  • Trefforest6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • Southgate0.1 km
  • Southgate0.1 km
  • Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • Penny Farthing 0.2 km