The Brambles is in Cross Inn, Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 8BF is located in the Llantrisant and Talbot Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Brambles, Cross Inn, Pontyclun, CF72 8BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 8PS, CF72 8PY, CF72 8HE, CF72 8PR, CF72 8DY, CF72 8DX, CF72 8BJ, CF72 8BL, CF72 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF72 8BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF72 8BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.5% | 20.4% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 62.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 46.8% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 37.9% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 15.2% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 45.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.5% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 97% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Brambles was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Llantrisant and Talbot Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Brambles has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Llantrisant and Talbot Green and the 186th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Brambles, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-01-04 | £501,500 |
| 1 The Brambles, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2005-09-16 | £211,255 |
| 1 The Brambles, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2005-06-10 | £221,365 |
| 3 The Brambles, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2005-04-15 | £252,327 |
CF72 8BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF72 8BF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penygawsi Primary School Charist Road , Penygawsi CF72 8DU | - not rated | 241 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGG Llantrisant Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy , Miskin CF72 8TL | - not rated | 963 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llantrisant Primary Coed-Yr-Esgob , Llantrisant CF72 8EL | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe at Asda Living | Unit 4, Glamorgan Vale Retail Park | 611 yd | |
| McDonalds | Glamorgan Vale Retail Park | 611 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 8, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 894 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Customer Cafe, Green Park | 927 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 11e, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penny Farthing | Cardiff Road | 476 yd | |
| Cross Inn Hotel | Main Road | 617 yd | |
| Southgate Park | Cardiff Road | 650 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 28 High Street | 914 yd | |
| The Cross Keys Llantrisant | High Street | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Green Park | 927 yd | |
| Jafran Indian | 41 High Street | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 2-6 Southgate Avenue | 573 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 3, Glamorgan Vale Retail Park | 611 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 7, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 925 yd | |
| Tesco | Green Park | 931 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.82 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.