Maes Yr Afon, Pontyclun, CF72 9DL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF72 9DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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	54.9%	54.4%	-0.5%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	45.1%	45.6%	0.5%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

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 9DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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	15.8%	23%	7.2%	37.9%	-14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	66.7%	51.7%	-15.0%	44.2%	7.5%
Separated	0.9%	1%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	5.9%	7.2%	1.3%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	10.8%	17.2%	6.4%	6.1%	11.1%

Health

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	36.4%	44%	7.6%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	35.2%	37.2%	2.0%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	21.3%	13.6%	-7.7%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	5.5%	4.4%	-1.1%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.2%	18.2%	-7.0%	18.2%	0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	6.7%	-4.1%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	12.4%	-1.6%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	5%	8.1%	3.1%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	18.2%	9.2%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	30.2%	33%	2.8%	33.8%	-0.8%
Other	5.9%	3.3%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	99.2%	96.8%	-2.4%	81.4%	15.4%

Country of Birth

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	97.6%	96.8%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	96.8%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.8%	76.7%	10.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central Asia	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.6%	37.2%	-1.6%
Christian	56%	46.2%	9.8%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Maes Yr Afon Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maes Yr Afon was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Llanharry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Maes Yr Afon has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Llanharry and the 112th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CF72 9DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 1/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maes Yr Afon are based on 21 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rhondda Cynon Taff.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Maes Yr Afon, Pontyclun, CF72 9DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF72 9DL

Average Price
£342,149

Semi-Detached
£293,304

Terraced
£276,404

Detached
£401,951

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maes Yr Afon

Average Price
£343,262

Semi-Detached
£283,866

Terraced
£253,011

Detached
£414,768

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maes Yr AfonStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Maes Yr Afon, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£407,000	2022-07-14	£427,009
16 Maes Yr Afon, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-09-24	£332,168
3 Maes Yr Afon, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-06-01	£479,331
6 Maes Yr Afon, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£223,500	2020-07-29	£313,525
3 Maes Yr Afon, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2018-10-31	£477,269

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF72 9DL

Employment

CF72 9DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	13
Other	5
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Education	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pontyclun Primary School Palalwyf Avenue , CF72 9EG	- not rated	264 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ	- not rated	1,568 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA	- not rated	2,098 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Penygawsi Primary School Charist Road , Penygawsi CF72 8DU	- not rated	2,648 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
YGGG Llantrisant Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy , Miskin CF72 8TL	- not rated	2,950 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hatch	30b Cowbridge Road	409 yd
Fullbrook's Bistro	28 Cowbridge Road	409 yd
Cafe 50	Heol-Yr-Orsaf	409 yd
Indiaah Restaurant	34 Cowbridge Road	409 yd
Porcellinis	35 Cowbridge Road	488 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Trisnant Masonic Hall	Park Crescent	353 yd
The Pipeworks Bar	30c Cowbridge Road	416 yd
Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club	Castan Road	423 yd
The Ivor Arms	1 Cowbridge Road	480 yd
Brunel Arms	Station Approach	653 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Delicatessen	24 Cowbridge Road	409 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 2, Cowbridge Road	409 yd
Zeera	51 Cowbridge Road	483 yd
Big Sams	10 Cowbridge Road	490 yd
Valley Pizza Square	3 Llantrisant Road	636 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Unit 1, Cowbridge Road		409 yd
Co-operative Group Ltd	3-7 Cowbridge Road		483 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF72 9DL postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.79 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.79 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CF72 9DL