Bridgend Road is in Llanharan, Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 9RB 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 Bridgend Road, Llanharan, Pontyclun, CF72 9RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 9RE, CF72 9RL, CF72 9RG, CF72 9RH, CF72 9GL, CF72 9RF, CF72 9RJ, CF72 9TX, CF72 9RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF72 9RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CF72 9RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 25.3% | 36.1% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 52.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 52.9% | 56.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 25.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.5% | 18.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 36% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| 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 White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.5% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 93.6% | 95.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 95% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridgend Road was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Brynna and Llanharan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridgend Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Brynna and Llanharan and the 159th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Bridgend Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-06-27 | £163,059 |
| 79 Bridgend Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-10-18 | £120,960 |
| 81 Bridgend Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-10-10 | £105,840 |
| 75 Bridgend Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-08-31 | £191,458 |
| 96 Bridgend Road, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2021-04-23 | £159,410 |
CF72 9RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolau Primary Bridgend Road , Llanharan CF72 9RP | - not rated | 781 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanharan Primary School Llwyn Brain Terrace , Llanharan CF72 9PW | - not rated | 848 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynnau Primary School William Street , Brynna, Llanharan CF72 9QJ | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanhari Primary School Aelfryn , Llanharry CF72 9LQ | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llanhari Llanhari , Pontyclun CF72 9XE | - not rated | 2,886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanharan Community Development Project | 23A Bridgend Road | 196 yd | |
| Scoops Bryncae | Bryncae Stores, Bridgend Road | 545 yd | |
| Ground Control Coffee | Unit 2, Ffordd Y Gwaith Glo | 596 yd | |
| Pizza Chic | Bridgend Road | 694 yd | |
| Athlete Kitchen | Unit 2, Bridgend Road | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanharan RFC Ltd | Bridgend Road | 196 yd | |
| Turberville Hotel | Chapel Road | 540 yd | |
| Llanharan Constitutional Club | Chapel Road | 540 yd | |
| The Bryncae Arms | Bridgend Road | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House | 83 Bridgend Road | 2 yd | |
| Llanharan RFC Mini Section | Llanharan RFC, Bridgend Road | 196 yd | |
| Llanharan Grill | 1a Bridgend Road | 314 yd | |
| Red Hot China | 8 Chapel Road | 540 yd | |
| Subway | Bryncae Stores, Bridgend Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit 1, Ffordd Y Gwaith Glo | 634 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.