Postcode insights

CF72 9UB

Ynysddu

Pontyclun Central

Interactive map showing CF72 9UB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF72 9UB

Overview

Postcode CF72 9UB is located in an urban city, within the Pontyclun Central ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bryn-cae & Llanharan area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bryn-cae & Llanharan is £53,676 per year. The nearest station is Pontyclun, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Pontyclun Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Bryn-cae & Llanharan has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Bryn-cae & Llanharan has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bryn-cae & Llanharan is £53,676 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF72 9UB.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontyclun located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF72 9UB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Pontyclun

N/A

Walking directions to Pontyclun

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF72 9UB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPontyclun ParkSmallWalking directions to Pontyclun Park
0.3 miBeer GardenSmallWalking directions to Beer Garden

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
4,831.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.92(+127%)
Public order
24.41(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.72(+13%)
Other theft
12.37(+170%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
94.17%
Other White
5
1.39%
Indian
4
1.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.11%
Pakistani
3
0.83%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
40.26%
Level 3 (A level)
57
18.51%
No qualifications
38
12.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
49.35%
Owns with a mortgage
60
38.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.95%
Other social rented
1
0.65%
Total households: 154

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF72 9UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF72 9UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 2025125, Ynysddu, Pontyclun, CF72 9UBDetachedFreehold£420,000
28 May 202573, Ynysddu, Pontyclun, CF72 9UBDetachedFreehold£270,000
19 Sept 202540, Clos Ynysddu, Pontyclun, CF72 9WQSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
21 Aug 202511, Clos Ynysddu, Pontyclun, CF72 9WQDetachedFreehold£455,000
14 Nov 202568, Ynysddu, Pontyclun, CF72 9UADetachedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the CF72 9UB postcode area, located within Bryn-cae & Llanharan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF72 9UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicablePontyclun Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableY Pant Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYGGG LlantrisantWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF72 9UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF72 9UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressCowbridge Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9EEWalking directions to Tesco Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF72 9UB, 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)Bryn-cae & LlanharanW02000280
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 029DW01001190
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF72 9UB

Is CF72 9UB (Bryn-cae & Llanharan) safe?

The area around CF72 9UB records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF72 9UB?

The median sale price around CF72 9UB in Bryn-cae & Llanharan is £292,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF72 9UB?

There are 4 schools close to CF72 9UB, including Pontyclun Primary School, Y Pant Comprehensive School and YGGG Llantrisant. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF72 9UB?

The closest station to CF72 9UB is Pontyclun, about 394 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF72 9UB?

CF72 9UB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF72 9UB (Bryn-cae & Llanharan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF72 9UB 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.