Meadow Rise is in Brynna, Pontyclun and in Taff-Ely district. CF72 9TL 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 Meadow Rise, Brynna, Pontyclun, CF72 9TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 9TJ, CF72 9TH, CF72 9TR, CF72 9TG, CF72 9QE, CF72 9SS, CF72 9TF, CF72 9QU, CF72 9TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF72 9TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.6% | 38% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 41.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 53% | 50.2% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 27.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 15% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 13% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25% | 19.4% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 19% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 28.7% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.2% | 95.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Rise was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Brynna and Llanharan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Rise has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Brynna and Llanharan and the 373rd lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 Meadow Rise, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2023-09-29 | £183,631 |
| 199 Meadow Rise, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-06-09 | £285,690 |
| 181 Meadow Rise, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-06-25 | £200,996 |
| 190 Meadow Rise, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2021-05-06 | £154,199 |
| 195 Meadow Rise, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,955 | 2020-11-27 | £196,889 |
CF72 9TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanharan Primary School Llwyn Brain Terrace , Llanharan CF72 9PW | - not rated | 716 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynnau Primary School William Street , Brynna, Llanharan CF72 9QJ | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dolau Primary Bridgend Road , Llanharan CF72 9RP | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanhari Primary School Aelfryn , Llanharry CF72 9LQ | - not rated | 3,823 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llanhari Llanhari , Pontyclun CF72 9XE | - not rated | 3,908 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 | 1,007 yd | |
| Ground Control Coffee | Unit 2, Ffordd Y Gwaith Glo | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turberville Hotel | Chapel Road | 846 yd | |
| Llanharan Constitutional Club | Chapel Road | 846 yd | |
| Llanharan RFC Ltd | Bridgend Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hot China | 8 Chapel Road | 846 yd | |
| Llanharan RFC Mini Section | Llanharan RFC, Bridgend Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Leyshon's Fish Bar | 1 Church Street | 1,044 yd | |
| Llanharan Grill | 1a Bridgend Road | 1,047 yd | |
| Dragon House | 83 Bridgend Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit 1, Ffordd Y Gwaith Glo | 1,046 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.