Lanelay Cottages is in Talbot Green, Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 8HX 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 Lanelay Cottages, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, CF72 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 8JA, CF72 8HY, CF72 8RA, CF72 8TP, CF72 8JD, CF72 8JB, CF72 9FE, CF72 8FE, CF72 9FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF72 8HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.8% | 32.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 46.9% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 54.8% | 49% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.1% | 18.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 37.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.6% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 94.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 91.6% | 93.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 92.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lanelay Cottages was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Llantrisant and Talbot Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lanelay Cottages has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Llantrisant and Talbot Green and the 255th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lanelay Cottages, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2008-07-16 | £184,685 |
| 3 Lanelay Cottages, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2007-10-23 | £175,727 |
| 3 Lanelay Cottages, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 1998-12-07 | £135,403 |
CF72 8HX 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA | - not rated | 514 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 937 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGG Llantrisant Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy , Miskin CF72 8TL | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygawsi Primary School Charist Road , Penygawsi CF72 8DU | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontyclun Primary School Palalwyf Avenue , CF72 9EG | - not rated | 1,762 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanelay Hall Hotel | Lanelay Road | 284 yd | |
| Extra Care | Ty Heulog, Cowbridge Road | 323 yd | |
| Celtic Catering | AF Blakemore and Son Ltd, Lanelay Road | 426 yd | |
| Leekes Llantrisant | Cowbridge Road | 465 yd | |
| Eurest | Fillcare, Lanelay Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Arms | 1-3 Talbot Road | 709 yd | |
| Frames Snooker Club | Unit 7, Cambrian Industrial Estate | 743 yd | |
| Llantrisant & Pontyclun Golf Club | Ely Valley Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrumps | 17 Talbot Square | 538 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 19 Talbot Square | 538 yd | |
| Spice Plus | 31 Talbot Road | 640 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 27 Talbot Road | 640 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Green Park | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Green Park | 920 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 7, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 923 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.