Postcode insights

CF72 8ND

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Pontyclun Central

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Detailed insights for CF72 8ND

Overview

Postcode CF72 8ND is located in a rural hamlet, within the Pontyclun Central ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pont-y-clun & Llanharry area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pont-y-clun & Llanharry is £56,341 per year. The nearest station is Pontyclun, about 1.6 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Pont-y-clun & Llanharry has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Pont-y-clun & Llanharry has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Pont-y-clun & Llanharry is £56,341 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pontyclun located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
70.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.66(-77%)
Public order
5.75(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.47(-66%)
Drugs
4.47(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.19(-57%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
397
93.41%
Other White
8
1.88%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.41%
Indian
4
0.94%
Pakistani
4
0.94%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
175
48.75%
No qualifications
46
12.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
12.26%
Level 3 (A level)
44
12.26%
Apprenticeship
26
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 359

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
91
52.91%
Owns with a mortgage
63
36.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
6.98%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.74%
Other social rented
2
1.16%
Total households: 172

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the CF72 8ND postcode area, located within Pont-y-clun & Llanharry, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF72 8ND, 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)Pont-y-clun & LlanharryW02000282
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 031EW01001225
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF72 8ND

Is CF72 8ND (Pont-y-clun & Llanharry) safe?

The area around CF72 8ND records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF72 8ND?

The median sale price around CF72 8ND in Pont-y-clun & Llanharry is £292,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around CF72 8ND?

CF72 8ND scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,884 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF72 8ND (Pont-y-clun & Llanharry) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF72 8ND 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.