Postcode report
Is CF72 8BS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CF72 8BS: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF72 8BS 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 8BS, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF72 8BS are health and housing, 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 8BS 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 10/10.
For property prices near CF72 8BS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF72 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £215k from 80 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF72 8BS can compare 9 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 8BS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous 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 8BS; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF72 8BS
Is CF72 8BS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% 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 8BS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF72 8BS?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF72 8BS?
LocaleIQ matched CF72 8BS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF72 8BS?
The latest median sold price is £215k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF72 8BS?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.