Forest Hills Drive is in Talbot Green, Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 8JB 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 Forest Hills Drive, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, CF72 8JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 9FE, CF72 8JD, CF72 8JA, CF72 8JF, CF72 8JE, CF72 8HX, CF72 9FD, CF72 8HH, CF72 9XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF72 8JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 53.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 8JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 16% | 23.1% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 62.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 7.6% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 49.7% | 52.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 11% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 5.7% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 48.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 99.7% | 96.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Hills Drive was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Llantrisant and Talbot Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Forest Hills Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Llantrisant and Talbot Green and the 149th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Forest Hills Drive, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-07-22 | £198,820 |
| 9 Forest Hills Drive, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-12 | £292,740 |
| 9 Forest Hills Drive, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-12 | £273,938 |
| 14 Forest Hills Drive, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2024-01-12 | £378,133 |
| 25 Forest Hills Drive, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-05-05 | £308,366 |
CF72 8JB 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 8JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA | - not rated | 638 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGG Llantrisant Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy , Miskin CF72 8TL | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llantrisant Primary Coed-Yr-Esgob , Llantrisant CF72 8EL | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygawsi Primary School Charist Road , Penygawsi CF72 8DU | - not rated | 1,804 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 | 112 yd | |
| Celtic Catering | AF Blakemore and Son Ltd, Lanelay Road | 452 yd | |
| Extra Care | Ty Heulog, Cowbridge Road | 493 yd | |
| Leekes Llantrisant | Cowbridge Road | 630 yd | |
| Eurest | Fillcare, Lanelay Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frames Snooker Club | Unit 7, Cambrian Industrial Estate | 750 yd | |
| Talbot Arms | 1-3 Talbot Road | 808 yd | |
| Llantrisant & Pontyclun Golf Club | Ely Valley Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrumps | 17 Talbot Square | 626 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 19 Talbot Square | 626 yd | |
| Spice Plus | 31 Talbot Road | 732 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 27 Talbot Road | 732 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Green Park | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Green Park | 1,057 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 7, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 1,063 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.