Postcode report
Is CF72 9QP a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CF72 9QP: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF72 9QP is a postcode in Pontyclun Central, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF72 9QP, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF72 9QP are safety 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 9QP is based on Rhondda Cynon Taf 029 Census 2021. It covers 9,581 residents, 409 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 12% 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.
For property prices near CF72 9QP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF72 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £215k from 141 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF72 9QP can compare 6 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 9QP 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 9QP; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF72 9QP
Is CF72 9QP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 8% 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 9QP?
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 9QP?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF72 9QP?
LocaleIQ matched CF72 9QP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF72 9QP?
The latest median sold price is £215k based on 141 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF72 9QP?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.