Erw Hir is in Llantrisant, Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 8BY 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 Erw Hir, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 8BW, CF72 8BX, CF72 8AY, CF72 8BZ, CF72 8BS, CF72 8DQ, CF72 8BP, CF72 8BQ, CF72 8EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF72 8BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51% | 48.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 24.7% | 22.2% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 58.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 52.7% | 57.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 26% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 10.8% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 10.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 38.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.5% 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% | 97.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erw Hir was 102.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% higher than the Llantrisant and Talbot Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Erw Hir has the 8th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Llantrisant and Talbot Green and the 239th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 189.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erw Hir House Erw Hir, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-04-17 | £592,631 |
| Llys-Yr-Awel Erw Hir, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-30 | £371,481 |
| 1 Erw Hir, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-06-17 | £161,798 |
| Beggars Roost Erw Hir, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2015-07-31 | £392,478 |
| The Mill House Erw Hir, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2014-09-26 | £675,436 |
CF72 8BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGGG Llantrisant Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy , Miskin CF72 8TL | - not rated | 408 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygawsi Primary School Charist Road , Penygawsi CF72 8DU | - not rated | 581 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llantrisant Primary Coed-Yr-Esgob , Llantrisant CF72 8EL | - not rated | 666 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 1,561 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 | 260 yd | |
| Butcher's Arms Coffee Shop | Heol-Y-Sarn | 427 yd | |
| O’Sullivan’s Brasserie | 7 Swan Street | 443 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 11e, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 784 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 11d, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 28 High Street | 249 yd | |
| The Cross Keys Llantrisant | High Street | 260 yd | |
| Southgate Park | Cardiff Road | 323 yd | |
| The Penny Farthing | Cardiff Road | 336 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | Heol-Y-Sarn | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jafran Indian | 41 High Street | 260 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Green Park | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 2-6 Southgate Avenue | 229 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 3, Glamorgan Vale Retail Park | 981 yd | |
| Tesco | Green Park | 1,001 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 7, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 1,022 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.