Postcode insights

CF72 9BZ

Cowbridge Road

Pontyclun West

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Detailed insights for CF72 9BZ

Overview

Postcode CF72 9BZ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Pontyclun West 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 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.9%
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 1,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Pont-y-clun & Llanharry has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 9BZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontyclun located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF72 9BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Pontyclun

N/A

Walking directions to Pontyclun

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
475
Population density
214.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.89(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.01(-69%)
Shoplifting
2.29(-64%)
Public order
1.72(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.72(-77%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
442
93.05%
Pakistani
9
1.89%
Other White
8
1.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.84%
Other Asian
2
0.42%
Total population: 475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
46.51%
Level 3 (A level)
65
15.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
13.49%
No qualifications
50
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
6.02%
Total 16+ residents: 415

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
112
53.08%
Owns with a mortgage
67
31.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
13.74%
Shared ownership
1
0.47%
Social rents from council
1
0.47%
Total households: 211

Property prices in Pontyclun West

Median price£289,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £358K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Pontyclun West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£381,250£344
Semi-Detached10£281,500£255
Terraced17£272,000£284
Flats6£140,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontyclun West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyclun West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,000£126,500£158,500£191,000
2017£279,000£175,995£159,975£160,000
2018£370,000£227,500£169,950£174,000
2019£330,000£145,000£185,000£195,000
2020£355,000£199,125£198,975£195,000
2021£410,000£220,000£230,000£212,500
2022£428,000£218,750£264,500£235,000
2023£340,000£167,750£240,000£245,000
2024£402,500£275,000£247,500£231,000
2025£390,000£145,000£312,500£242,000
2026£408,500£126,250£225,000£249,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyclun West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyclun West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£170£209£235
2017£224£175£192£181
2018£258£211£209£198
2019£247£201£234£197
2020£286£209£241£220
2021£292£247£240£232
2022£313£236£278£258
2023£348£245£263£282
2024£320£256£311£262
2025£355£230£269£273
2026£317£258£246£298
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyclun West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF72 9BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF72 9BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20259, High Street, Pontyclun, CF72 9BXTerracedFreehold£265,000
22 May 202616, The Hollies, Pontyclun, CF72 9BATerracedFreehold£210,000
02 Apr 202634, The Hollies, Pontyclun, CF72 9BATerracedFreehold£177,000
15 Sept 202530, The Hollies, Pontyclun, CF72 9BATerracedFreehold£190,000
27 Jun 20256, Bryn Terrace, Pontyclun, CF72 9BUTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the CF72 9BZ 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 9BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
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 9BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Wayne Owen

Pontyclun West - 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 WestW05001099
ParishPont-y-clunW04000878
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pont-y-clun & LlanharryW02000282
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 031CW01001223
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF72 9BZ

Is CF72 9BZ (Pont-y-clun & Llanharry) safe?

The area around CF72 9BZ records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 9BZ?

The median sale price around CF72 9BZ in Pont-y-clun & Llanharry is £289,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF72 9BZ?

There is 1 school close to CF72 9BZ, including Pontyclun Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF72 9BZ?

The closest station to CF72 9BZ is Pontyclun, about 1,195 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF72 9BZ?

CF72 9BZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF72 9BZ (Pont-y-clun & Llanharry) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF72 9BZ is Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wayne Owen (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.