Cowbridge Road is in Talygarn, Pontyclun and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF72 9JU 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 Cowbridge Road, Talygarn, Pontyclun, CF72 9JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF72 9JU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 9JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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 | 24.3% | 21.3% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 59.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 61.8% | 60.5% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 27.1% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 46.5% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.2% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.1% | 94.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowbridge Road was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Llanharry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowbridge Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Llanharry and the 38th 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 falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Derwen Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2025-05-07 | £974,172 |
| Coed Glas Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2023-09-29 | £1,009,147 |
| The Willows Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-09-01 | £1,024,515 |
| Ty Isaf Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2022-07-29 | £1,085,884 |
| Fern Cottage Llwyn-Nwydog Farm Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-04-07 | £615,637 |
CF72 9JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF72 9JU 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 9JU 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%.
| Retired | 135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanhari Primary School Aelfryn , Llanharry CF72 9LQ | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontyclun Primary School Palalwyf Avenue , CF72 9EG | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llanhari Llanhari , Pontyclun CF72 9XE | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llansannor C.I.W. Primary School Llansannor , Ystradowen CF71 7SZ | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 91.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 8.6% |
| Median download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.