Ffordd Y Dolau is in Llanharan, Pontyclun and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF72 9ZD is located in the Brynna and Llanharan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 2011-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ffordd Y Dolau, Llanharan, Pontyclun, CF72 9ZD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF72 9UL, CF72 9TU, CF72 9GS, CF72 9WD, CF72 9US, CF72 9FT, CF72 9UN, CF72 9TT, CF72 9GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF72 9ZD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.6% | 41.6% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 42.4% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (89.1%) 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% | 56.8% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 42.4% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 94.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 94.9% | 96.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 95.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffordd Y Dolau was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Brynna and Llanharan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ffordd Y Dolau has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Brynna and Llanharan and the 260th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Ffordd Y Dolau, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £449,950 | 2025-09-26 | £449,950 |
| 67 Ffordd Y Dolau, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-12-20 | £298,216 |
| 79 Ffordd Y Dolau, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-06-06 | £271,830 |
| 101 Ffordd Y Dolau, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-30 | £244,768 |
| 97 Ffordd Y Dolau, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-21 | £244,768 |
CF72 9ZD 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 | 213 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolau Primary Bridgend Road , Llanharan CF72 9RP | - not rated | 415 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanharan Primary School Llwyn Brain Terrace , Llanharan CF72 9PW | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynnau Primary School William Street , Brynna, Llanharan CF72 9QJ | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanhari Primary School Aelfryn , Llanharry CF72 9LQ | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llanhari Llanhari , Pontyclun CF72 9XE | - not rated | 2,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoops Bryncae | Bryncae Stores, Bridgend Road | 179 yd | |
| Ground Control Coffee | Unit 2, Ffordd Y Gwaith Glo | 260 yd | |
| Pizza Chic | Bridgend Road | 335 yd | |
| Athlete Kitchen | Unit 2, Bridgend Road | 499 yd | |
| Llanharan Community Development Project | 23A Bridgend Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bryncae Arms | Bridgend Road | 335 yd | |
| Llanharan RFC Ltd | Bridgend Road | 553 yd | |
| Turberville Hotel | Chapel Road | 849 yd | |
| Llanharan Constitutional Club | Chapel Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Bryncae Stores, Bridgend Road | 179 yd | |
| Fish N Chips @ Bryncae | Bridgend Road | 335 yd | |
| Dragon House | 83 Bridgend Road | 368 yd | |
| Llanharan RFC Mini Section | Llanharan RFC, Bridgend Road | 553 yd | |
| Llanharan Grill | 1a Bridgend Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit 1, Ffordd Y Gwaith Glo | 287 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 | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| 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 | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.