Authors Place is in Llanharan, Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 9UR is located in the Brynna and Llanharan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Authors Place, Llanharan, Pontyclun, CF72 9UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 9UY, CF72 9UX, CF72 9UJ, CF72 9UU, CF72 9UQ, CF72 9UZ, CF72 9UN, CF72 9UT, CF72 9US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF72 9UR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 30.9% | 35.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 48.9% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.3% | 58.3% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 25.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CF72 9UR this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 23.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 41.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 98.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 96.5% | 98.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 98.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.3% | 37.2% | 30.1% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Authors Place was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the Brynna and Llanharan average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Authors Place has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Brynna and Llanharan and the 54th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Authors Place, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2024-11-28 | £398,000 |
| 18 Authors Place, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2022-12-09 | £206,795 |
| 19 Authors Place, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,350 | 2022-02-18 | £232,316 |
| 24 Authors Place, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-02-18 | £306,132 |
| 10 Authors Place, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2021-05-07 | £341,342 |
CF72 9UR 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 9UR 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolau Primary Bridgend Road , Llanharan CF72 9RP | - not rated | 506 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanharan Primary School Llwyn Brain Terrace , Llanharan CF72 9PW | - not rated | 925 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynnau Primary School William Street , Brynna, Llanharan CF72 9QJ | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanhari Primary School Aelfryn , Llanharry CF72 9LQ | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llanhari Llanhari , Pontyclun CF72 9XE | - not rated | 3,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Control Coffee | Unit 2, Ffordd Y Gwaith Glo | 288 yd | |
| Scoops Bryncae | Bryncae Stores, Bridgend Road | 356 yd | |
| Pizza Chic | Bridgend Road | 409 yd | |
| Athlete Kitchen | Unit 2, Bridgend Road | 524 yd | |
| Llanharan Community Development Project | 23A Bridgend Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bryncae Arms | Bridgend Road | 409 yd | |
| Llanharan RFC Ltd | Bridgend Road | 589 yd | |
| Turberville Hotel | Chapel Road | 749 yd | |
| Llanharan Constitutional Club | Chapel Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Bryncae Stores, Bridgend Road | 356 yd | |
| Fish N Chips @ Bryncae | Bridgend Road | 409 yd | |
| Dragon House | 83 Bridgend Road | 489 yd | |
| Llanharan RFC Mini Section | Llanharan RFC, Bridgend Road | 589 yd | |
| Llanharan Grill | 1a Bridgend Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit 1, Ffordd Y Gwaith Glo | 332 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.