Meadow Way is in Tyla Garw, Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 9FS is located in the Pontyclun West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 2010-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Way, Tyla Garw, Pontyclun, CF72 9FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 9EY, CF72 9FP, CF72 9FR, CF72 9EZ, CF72 9ET, CF72 9UW, CF72 9EU, CF72 9HD, CF72 9DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF72 9FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9FS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 18.7% | 28.9% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.7% | 59.9% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 60.5% | 56.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 29.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 10.6% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 5.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 48.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 95% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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% | 93.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Way was 5.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Llanharry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Way has the lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Llanharry and the 17th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 242.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Meadow Way, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2025-03-24 | £123,092 |
| 44 Meadow Way, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2025-03-14 | £253,271 |
| 24 Meadow Way, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-02-28 | £125,396 |
| 25 Meadow Way, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-09-20 | £135,571 |
| 17 Meadow Way, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-12-04 | £139,321 |
CF72 9FS 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontyclun Primary School Palalwyf Avenue , CF72 9EG | - not rated | 807 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygawsi Primary School Charist Road , Penygawsi CF72 8DU | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGG Llantrisant Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy , Miskin CF72 8TL | - not rated | 2,676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunch Stop | Station Terrace | 480 yd | |
| Station Cafe | Unit 7, Cambrian Industrial Estate West | 541 yd | |
| The Hatch | 30b Cowbridge Road | 547 yd | |
| Fullbrook's Bistro | 28 Cowbridge Road | 549 yd | |
| Cafe 50 | Heol-Yr-Orsaf | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boars Head | Tyla Garw | 179 yd | |
| Trisnant Masonic Hall | Park Crescent | 427 yd | |
| The Pipeworks Bar | 30c Cowbridge Road | 527 yd | |
| Brunel Arms | Station Approach | 544 yd | |
| Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club | Castan Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delicatessen | 24 Cowbridge Road | 549 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Cowbridge Road | 549 yd | |
| Big Sams | 10 Cowbridge Road | 580 yd | |
| Zeera | 51 Cowbridge Road | 615 yd | |
| Valley Pizza Square | 3 Llantrisant Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Cowbridge Road | 549 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 3-7 Cowbridge Road | 615 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.