The Hollies is in Brynsadler, Pontyclun and in Taff-Ely district. CF72 9BA is located in the Pontyclun West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Hollies, Brynsadler, Pontyclun, CF72 9BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 9BB, CF72 9BX, CF72 9BF, CF72 9BY, CF72 9BT, CF72 9BS, CF72 9BU, CF72 9BD, CF72 9DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF72 9BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 32% | 27.9% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 48.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 49.5% | 47.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.5% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 41% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.7% | 95.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hollies was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% higher than the Llanharry average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Hollies has the 8th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Llanharry and the 290th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 The Hollies, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-09-15 | £190,000 |
| 28 The Hollies, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2025-01-17 | £178,060 |
| 13 The Hollies, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £389,950 | 2024-02-09 | £418,758 |
| 33 The Hollies, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-28 | £175,378 |
| 38 The Hollies, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-10-28 | £396,724 |
CF72 9BA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF72 9BA 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontyclun Primary School Palalwyf Avenue , CF72 9EG | - not rated | 691 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanhari Primary School Aelfryn , Llanharry CF72 9LQ | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llanhari Llanhari , Pontyclun CF72 9XE | - not rated | 3,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcellinis | 35 Cowbridge Road | 205 yd | |
| The Hatch | 30b Cowbridge Road | 766 yd | |
| Fullbrook's Bistro | 28 Cowbridge Road | 767 yd | |
| Cafe 50 | Heol-Yr-Orsaf | 767 yd | |
| Indiaah Restaurant | 34 Cowbridge Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivor Arms | 1 Cowbridge Road | 162 yd | |
| Trisnant Masonic Hall | Park Crescent | 601 yd | |
| The Pipeworks Bar | 30c Cowbridge Road | 765 yd | |
| Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club | Castan Road | 815 yd | |
| Brunel Arms | Station Approach | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delicatessen | 24 Cowbridge Road | 767 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Cowbridge Road | 767 yd | |
| Big Sams | 10 Cowbridge Road | 859 yd | |
| Zeera | 51 Cowbridge Road | 863 yd | |
| Valley Pizza Square | 3 Llantrisant Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Cowbridge Road | 767 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 3-7 Cowbridge Road | 863 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.