High Street is in Llantrisant, Pontyclun and in Taff-Ely district. CF72 8BR is located in the Llantrisant and Talbot Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 8EA, CF72 8BX, CF72 8EB, CF72 8BQ, CF72 8BZ, CF72 8EE, CF72 8EZ, CF72 8BW, CF72 8DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF72 8BR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 33.3% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 47.5% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 47.7% | 47.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 12.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10.6% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 52.1% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.5% | 95.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.1% | 95.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 95.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Llantrisant and Talbot Green average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
High Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Llantrisant and Talbot Green and the 207th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 High Street, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-05-13 | £134,107 |
| 37 High Street, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-06-18 | £130,141 |
| 55 High Street, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-07-12 | £231,060 |
| 37A High Street, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2019-01-29 | £120,085 |
| 30 High Street, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2018-01-03 | £138,444 |
CF72 8BR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGGG Llantrisant Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy , Miskin CF72 8TL | - not rated | 252 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llantrisant Primary Coed-Yr-Esgob , Llantrisant CF72 8EL | - not rated | 413 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygawsi Primary School Charist Road , Penygawsi CF72 8DU | - not rated | 774 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 1,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Cafe | 50 High Street | 6 yd | |
| Butcher's Arms Coffee Shop | Heol-Y-Sarn | 166 yd | |
| O’Sullivan’s Brasserie | 7 Swan Street | 196 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 11e, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 734 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 11d, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys Llantrisant | High Street | 6 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 28 High Street | 101 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | Heol-Y-Sarn | 166 yd | |
| The New Inn | Swan Street | 196 yd | |
| Llantrisant Workingmens Club | 19 Swan Street | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jafran Indian | 41 High Street | 6 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Green Park | 996 yd | |
| Spice Plus | 31 Talbot Road | 1,084 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 27 Talbot Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 2-6 Southgate Avenue | 411 yd | |
| Tesco | Green Park | 996 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 7, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 1,024 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 3, Glamorgan Vale Retail Park | 1,079 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 | 48.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 48.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 48.7% |
| 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.