Forest View is in Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 9JZ is located in the Brynna and Llanharan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forest View, Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun, CF72 9JZ 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. However, the area surrounding CF72 9JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 54.1% | 55.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 44.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 9JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 29.7% | 31.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 54.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 7.3% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 43.4% | 53.6% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 31.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 12.8% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 33.1% | 23.8% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 42.2% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 7% | 1.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.4% | 77.6% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.3% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 13.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 76.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 15.7% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.5% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest View was 1118.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1191.9% higher than the Brynna and Llanharan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest View has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Brynna and Llanharan and the highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 792.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1664.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Forest View, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-01-22 | £258,238 |
| 1 Forest View, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-01-22 | £238,870 |
| 1 Forest View, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2010-01-29 | £253,219 |
CF72 9JZ 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 student residents living in CF72 9JZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonysguboriau Primary School Stuart Terrace , Talbot Green CF72 8AA | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llantrisant Primary Coed-Yr-Esgob , Llantrisant CF72 8EL | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGG Llantrisant Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy , Miskin CF72 8TL | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y Pant Comprehensive School Cowbridge Road , Talbot Green CF72 8YQ | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygawsi Primary School Charist Road , Penygawsi CF72 8DU | - not rated | 2,549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Tilley's Community Cafe | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Forest View Business Park | 720 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Magden Park | 789 yd | |
| The Longbow Beefeater | Magden Park | 789 yd | |
| The Coach House Cafe | 7 Fram Enterprise Centre, Parc Busnes Edwards | 818 yd | |
| Eurest | Perkin Elmer Ltd, Llantrisant Business Park | 857 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.