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CF72 0DG Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?

Low crime rate2.5/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesShopliftingAnti Social BehaviourOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend -6% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 7.8/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10Wales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area94.4%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presenceasian indian, white other, asian other
Immediate area4.3%Average for Wales
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area48.2%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area632Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area57.3%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area74.3%Average for Wales66.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area83.9%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied74.3% dominant

Owned74.3%
Private rent11.2%
Social rent14.3%

Schools nearby 10 within 1 mile

About CF72 0DG: area rating, property, schools and local change

CF72 0DG is a postcode in Llantrisant and Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF72 0DG, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CF72 0DG are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for CF72 0DG is based on Rhondda Cynon Taf 030 Census 2021. It covers 7,459 residents, 632 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.

Families checking schools near CF72 0DG can compare 10 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF72 0DG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF72 0DG; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.

FAQ

Common questions about CF72 0DG

Is CF72 0DG a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near CF72 0DG?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near CF72 0DG?

10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for CF72 0DG?

LocaleIQ matched CF72 0DG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

Is there much building or roadworks around CF72 0DG?

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.