Postcode Analysis Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

ROAM ROAD, CF72 8BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROAM ROAD, CF72 8BX.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF72 8BX — age 48, 95% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roam Road, 0.5km from Llantrisant in Llantrisant. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.

For families considering a move, CF72 8BX represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8BX are sourced from Output Area W00006296 (shared with 12 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 8BX. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

CF72 8BX has low crime rates — 22 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5

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 Club0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.9 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.2 km
  • Filco Foods0.9 km
  • The Gourmet Butcher0.2 km
  • Argos0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

8 nearby
  • Co-operative 0.3 km
  • Co-operative Group Ltd0.3 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.9 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 Go0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Wheatsheaf0.0 km
  • Wheatsheaf0.0 km
  • Southgate0.1 km
  • Southgate0.1 km
  • Ruperra Street0.2 km