Postcode insights

CF72 8TL

Bryn Dewi Sant

Pontyclun East

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Detailed insights for CF72 8TL

Overview

Postcode CF72 8TL is located in an urban city, within the Pontyclun East ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pont-y-clun & Llanharry area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Pont-y-clun & Llanharry has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Pont-y-clun & Llanharry has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% 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 8TL.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for CF72 8TL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Pontyclun

N/A

Walking directions to Pontyclun

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
572
Population density
1,830.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.69(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.13(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-19%)
Public order
5.94(-28%)
Shoplifting
5.34(-17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
534
92.87%
Other White
10
1.74%
Indian
5
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.87%
Chinese
4
0.7%
Total population: 575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
203
50.75%
Level 3 (A level)
53
13.25%
No qualifications
50
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
11.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 400

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
109
49.55%
Owns outright
60
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
13.18%
Other social rented
11
5%
Social rents from council
7
3.18%
Total households: 220

Property prices in Pontyclun East

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£324
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£256K – £482K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Pontyclun East area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,435 up to £590,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£481,000£351
Terraced6£236,750£302
Semi-Detached4£231,468£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontyclun East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyclun East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£181,000
2017£293,500£197,500£187,500
2018£300,000£195,000£195,750
2019£317,500£190,000£183,725
2020£367,000£171,475£180,000
2021£386,000£227,500£214,250
2022£442,500£246,500£263,750
2023£455,000£235,000£240,000
2024£465,000£335,000£219,000
2025£477,500£272,500£225,000
2026£430,000£225,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyclun East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyclun East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£220
2017£233£240£179
2018£220£238£202
2019£255£249£237
2020£245£295£265
2021£280£277£238
2022£337£252£254
2023£317£273£314
2024£337£290£349
2025£346£278£334
2026£386£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyclun East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF72 8TL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF72 8TL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 202516, Crystal Wood Drive, Pontyclun, CF72 8THTerracedFreehold£322,000
27 Jun 202520, Ffordd Y Felin Newydd, Pontyclun, CF72 8FUSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,435
25 Jun 202522, Ffordd Y Felin Newydd, Pontyclun, CF72 8FUSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,435
13 Jun 202517, Ffordd Y Felin Newydd, Pontyclun, CF72 8FUDetachedFreehold£481,000
30 May 202514, Ffordd Y Felin Newydd, Pontyclun, CF72 8FUDetachedFreehold£483,000

Schools

In the CF72 8TL postcode area, located within Pont-y-clun & Llanharry, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF72 8TL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableYGGG LlantrisantWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableY Pant Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicablePontyclun Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Paul Binning

Pontyclun East - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Alex Barros-Curtis

Cardiff West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff WestW07000092
WardPontyclun EastW05001098
ParishPont-y-clunW04000878
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pont-y-clun & LlanharryW02000282
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 031FW01001226
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2005-10-01

Frequently asked questions about CF72 8TL

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

The area around CF72 8TL records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8TL?

The median sale price around CF72 8TL in Pont-y-clun & Llanharry is £320,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF72 8TL?

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

What is the nearest station to CF72 8TL?

The closest station to CF72 8TL is Pontyclun, about 946 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF72 8TL?

CF72 8TL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,171 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.