Postcode insights

CF72 8HP

Railway Terrace

Pontyclun Central

Interactive map showing CF72 8HP and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF72 8HP

Overview

Postcode CF72 8HP is located in an urban city, within the Pontyclun Central ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Llantrisant & Talbot Green area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Llantrisant & Talbot Green is £50,614 per year. The nearest station is Pontyclun, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Llantrisant & Talbot Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,497 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Llantrisant & Talbot Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.7%

Approximately 9.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Llantrisant & Talbot Green is £50,614 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF72 8HP.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontyclun located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF72 8HP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Pontyclun

N/A

Walking directions to Pontyclun

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
429
Population density
1,330.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.14(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.24(+132%)
Burglary
8.11(+247%)
Public order
8.11(-1%)
Vehicle crime
6.64(+131%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
392
91.59%
Other White
10
2.34%
Arab
5
1.17%
Other Asian
4
0.93%
Pakistani
3
0.7%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
37.32%
No qualifications
64
18.66%
Level 3 (A level)
57
16.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
40%
Owns outright
61
32.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
15.14%
Other social rented
10
5.41%
Social rents from council
8
4.32%
Total households: 185

Property prices in Pontyclun Central

Median price£292,500
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £418K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £304 per square foot) in Pontyclun Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,702 up to £517,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontyclun Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£418,500£337
Semi-Detached6£235,000£286
Terraced4£230,000£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontyclun Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyclun Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£177,475£126,000
2017£264,000£180,000£155,500
2018£272,500£153,000£145,000
2019£272,500£172,000£190,000
2020£314,998£179,500£191,250
2021£370,000£218,500£175,000
2022£315,000£200,000£187,500
2023£385,000£269,950£201,000
2024£399,950£255,000£230,000
2025£417,000£240,000£212,500
2026£427,500£257,500£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyclun Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyclun Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£190£215
2017£243£181£165
2018£252£196£192
2019£263£178£187
2020£255£203£207
2021£279£228£251
2022£293£247£294
2023£319£314£299
2024£312£290£235
2025£346£297£265
2026£310£286£319
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyclun Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontyclun Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF72 8HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF72 8HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202617, Clos Springfield, Pontyclun, CF72 8FESemi-DetachedLeasehold£120,000
12 Sept 202531, Clos Springfield, Pontyclun, CF72 8FETerracedFreehold£252,500
27 Aug 202582, Clos Springfield, Pontyclun, CF72 8FETerracedFreehold£262,000
31 Jul 202521, Clos Springfield, Pontyclun, CF72 8FEFlatsLeasehold£122,000
25 Jul 202559, Clos Springfield, Pontyclun, CF72 8FEFlatsLeasehold£137,500

Schools

In the CF72 8HP postcode area, located within Llantrisant & Talbot Green, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF72 8HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableY Pant Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableTonysguboriau Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYGGG LlantrisantWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF72 8HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF72 8HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sTalbot Green, Pontyclun, CF72 8FNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miLifestyle Express12-13 Stuart Terrace, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, CF72 8AAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miFilco Supermarkets1 Ely Valley Road, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, CF72 8ALWalking directions to Filco Supermarkets
0.5 miTalbot News & Gifts52 Talbot Road, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, CF72 8AFWalking directions to Talbot News & Gifts

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF72 8HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Douglas Ashford

Pontyclun Central - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Barros-Curtis

Cardiff West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff WestW07000092
WardPontyclun CentralW05001097
ParishPont-y-clunW04000878
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llantrisant & Talbot GreenW02000281
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 030DW01001242
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF72 8HP

Is CF72 8HP (Llantrisant & Talbot Green) safe?

The area around CF72 8HP records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF72 8HP?

The median sale price around CF72 8HP in Llantrisant & Talbot Green is £292,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF72 8HP?

There are 5 schools close to CF72 8HP, including Y Pant Comprehensive School, Tonysguboriau Primary School and YGGG Llantrisant. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF72 8HP?

The closest station to CF72 8HP is Pontyclun, about 915 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF72 8HP?

CF72 8HP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF72 8HP (Llantrisant & Talbot Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF72 8HP is Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Douglas Ashford (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.