Cross Inn Road is in Llantrisant, Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 8YG 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 Cross Inn Road, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 8AY, CF72 8QD, CF72 8DQ, CF72 8QF, CF72 8DR, CF72 8DP, CF72 8QE, CF72 8DS, CF72 8DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF72 8YG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 8YG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 25.2% | 28.7% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 55.3% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 59.7% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 25.4% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around CF72 8YG this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 7.6% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 4.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.3% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 42.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 96.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
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 | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Inn Road was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Llantrisant and Talbot Green average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cross Inn Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Llantrisant and Talbot Green and the 65th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Garage Cross Inn Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-05-03 | £825,217 |
| Southgate Garage Cross Inn Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-05-03 | £687,681 |
CF72 8YG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| 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 | 389 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGG Llantrisant Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy , Miskin CF72 8TL | - not rated | 593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llantrisant Primary Coed-Yr-Esgob , Llantrisant CF72 8EL | - not rated | 920 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 1,480 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 | 509 yd | |
| O’Sullivan’s Brasserie | 7 Swan Street | 676 yd | |
| Butcher's Arms Coffee Shop | Heol-Y-Sarn | 676 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 11e, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 834 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 11d, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penny Farthing | Cardiff Road | 227 yd | |
| Southgate Park | Cardiff Road | 361 yd | |
| Cross Inn Hotel | Main Road | 442 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 28 High Street | 472 yd | |
| The Cross Keys Llantrisant | High Street | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jafran Indian | 41 High Street | 509 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Green Park | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 2-6 Southgate Avenue | 198 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 3, Glamorgan Vale Retail Park | 868 yd | |
| Tesco | Green Park | 991 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 7, Talbot Green Shopping Park | 1,003 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.