CF72 Postcode District
CF72 is the Postcode District for Llantrisant, Pontyclun Mid Glamorgan
The CF72 postcode district is located in the CF Cardiff postal area, CF72 has a population of 27,959 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 25.14 square miles (65.11 square kilometres or 16,089.80 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CF72. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the CF72 postcode district is Pontyclun, located in the county of Mid Glamorgan in Wales. Other significant settlements in the district include Brynteg, Cross Inn, Groesfaen, Hensol, Llantrisant, Miskin, Mwyndy, Rhiwsaeson, Talbot Green, Ynysmaerdy, Brynna, Brynsadler, Llanharan, Llannharry, Talygarn, Tyla Garw. The most significant post town in the district is Pontyclun.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CF72 0 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector CF72 4 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector CF72 8, covers Llantrisant and Talbot Green and Miskin in Mid Glamorgan.
The sector CF72 9, covers Llanharan and Pontyclun and Llanharry and Brynna in Mid Glamorgan.
The post town for this district is PONTYCLUN.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf (651 postal codes), followed by the Bro Morgannwg - the Vale of Glamorgan area (18 postal codes), and finally, the Caerdydd - Cardiff area (4 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Pencoed | 4.33 | W |
| Porth | 5.20 | N |
| Cowbridge | 5.30 | SSW |
| Pontypridd | 5.43 | NNE |
| Tonypandy | 6.21 | NNW |
| Bridgend | 7.84 | WSW |
| Caerphilly | 8.40 | ENE |
| Abercynon | 8.44 | NNE |
| Rhondda | 8.79 | NNW |
| Ferndale | 9.16 | NNW |
| Llantwit Major | 9.33 | SSW |
| Pontycymer | 9.61 | NW |
| Treharris | 9.99 | NNE |
| Ystrad Mynach | 10.32 | NE |
| Treorchy | 10.34 | NNW |
| Barry | 10.50 | SSE |
| Mountain Ash | 10.51 | N |
| Treherbert | 11.35 | NNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 755
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanharan | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 103 |
| Llantrisant | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 95 |
| PONTYCLUN | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 78 |
| Llanharry | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 77 |
| Talbot Green | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 64 |
| Brynna | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 42 |
| Miskin | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 41 |
| Cross Inn | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 24 |
| Groesfaen | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 22 |
| Llanharan | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 21 |
| Llanharan | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 18 |
| Hensol | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 14 |
| Brynsadler | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 12 |
| Ynysmaerdy | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 12 |
| Talygarn | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 11 |
| Talbot Green | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 9 |
| Cross Inn | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 9 |
| Tyla Garw | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 9 |
| Miskin | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 6 |
| Llantrisant | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 6 |
| Llanharan | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 5 |
| Talbot Green | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 5 |
| PONTYCLUN | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 4 |
| Mwyndy | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 4 |
| PONTYCLUN | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 4 |
| PONTYCLUN | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 4 |
| Brynteg | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 3 |
| Brynsadler | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 3 |
| Llantrisant | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 3 |
| PONTYCLUN | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 3 |
| Brynteg | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 3 |
| Tyla Garw | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 2 |
| Ynysmaerdy | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 2 |
| Brynna | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 2 |
| Llanharry | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 2 |
| Llanharry | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 2 |
| Miskin | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 2 |
| Brynna | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 2 |
| Rhiwsaeson | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 2 |
| Groesfaen | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 2 |
| Hensol | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 2 |
| Talbot Green | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 2 |
| Groesfaen | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 2 |
| PONTYCLUN | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 1 |
| Talygarn | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 1 |
| PONTYCLUN | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 1 |
| Talbot Green | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 1 |
| Llanharan | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 1 |
| Llanharan | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 1 |
| Talbot Green | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 1 |
| Llanharry | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 1 |
| Talygarn | PONTYCLUN | CF72 9 | 1 |
| Talbot Green | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 1 |
| Talbot Green | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 1 |
| Ynysmaerdy | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 1 |
| PONTYCLUN | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 1 |
| Mwyndy | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 1 |
| PONTYCLUN | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 1 |
| Ynysmaerdy | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 1 |
| Cross Inn | PONTYCLUN | CF72 8 | 1 |
Street list for CF72
LLWYNPENNAU COTTAGES
GROES-FAEN, Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 47404578
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| GLAN-YR-ELY | 178 |
| LLYS CATWG | 159 |
| PARK VIEW | 100 |
| COWBRIDGE ROAD A4222 | 79 |
| COWBRIDGE ROAD A4222 | 79 |
| BRIDGEND ROAD A473 | 74 |
| FOREST VIEW | 61 |
| GELLIFEDI RISE | 61 |
| CASTAN ROAD | 59 |
| HEPWORTH BUSINESS PARK | 57 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2088 |
| Public order | 654 |
| Shoplifting | 448 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 334 |
| Other theft | 302 |
| Vehicle crime | 174 |
| Burglary | 135 |
| Drugs | 127 |
| Other crime | 120 |
| Possession of weapons | 44 |
| Theft from the person | 32 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALBOT ROAD | PONTYCLUN | TALBOT GREEN | 46 | CF72 8AD | View map |
| COWBRIDGE ROAD | PONTYCLUN | 39 | CF72 9EA | View map | |
| TALBOT GREEN SHOPPING PARK | PONTYCLUN | TALBOT GREEN | 20 | CF72 8LW | View map |
| BRIDGEND ROAD | PONTYCLUN | LLANHARAN | 13 | CF72 9RP | View map |
| GLAMORGAN VALE RETAIL PARK | PONTYCLUN | LLANTRISANT | 13 | CF72 8RP | View map |
| ELY VALLEY ROAD | PONTYCLUN | TALBOT GREEN | 11 | CF72 8AL | View map |
| LLANTRISANT ROAD | PONTYCLUN | 11 | CF72 9DP | View map | |
| THE SQUARE | PONTYCLUN | LLANHARAN | 8 | CF72 9NR | View map |
| BULL RING | PONTYCLUN | LLANTRISANT | 7 | CF72 8EB | View map |
| CHAPEL ROAD | PONTYCLUN | LLANHARAN | 6 | CF72 9QA | View map |
| TY ISAF | PONTYCLUN | LLANHARRY | 6 | CF72 9LJ | View map |
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtyards Dental Centre | 73-75 TALBOT ROAD, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 8AE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 15 NEWBRIDGE ROAD, LLANTRISANT, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 8EX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 73 LLANTRISANT ROAD, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 9DP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Family Dental Practice | 44 TALBOT ROAD, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 8AF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old School Surgery | SCHOOL STREET, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 9AA | GP PRACTICE | Call 01443 222567 |
| 2 | Newpark Surgery | TALBOT GREEN GROUP PRACTICE, HEOL-Y-GYFRAITH, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8AJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01443 220320 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheppards Pharmacy | 1 TY ISAF, LLANHARRY, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9LJ | PHARMACY | Call 01443 225437 |
| 2 | A Williams | 22 COWBRIDGE ROAD, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9EE | PHARMACY | Call 01443 224311 |
| 3 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | GREEN PARK, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8RB | PHARMACY | Call 01752 570046 |
| 4 | Pontyclun Pharmacy | 21-23 COWBRIDGE ROAD, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9EA | PHARMACY | Call 01443 224361 |
| 5 | Talbot Pharmacy | HEOL-Y-GYFRAITH, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8AJ | PHARMACY | Call 01443 226114 |
| 6 | Llanharan Pharmacy | 3 THE SQUARE, LLANHARAN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9NR | PHARMACY | Call 01443 226223 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davies & Jones Optometrists (pontyclun) | 58 TALBOT ROAD, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 8AF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Parish,green & Beatty Opticians | 11 ELY VALLEY ROAD, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 8AL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Specsavers (talbot Green) | UNIT 9B, TALBOT GREEN RETAIL PARK, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 8LW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | David Davies | 62 BRYN CELYN, LLANHARRY, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 9ZE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Vision Express At Tesco (cardiff Talbot Green) | GREEN PARK, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 8RB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Tr Eyes Limited | 17 COWBRIDGE ROAD, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9EA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £366,465 | 140 | £381,761 | 178 | £380,072 | 146 | £365,698 | 163 |
| Semi-detached | £230,142 | 140 | £223,210 | 162 | £226,638 | 146 | £226,201 | 190 |
| Terraced | £228,195 | 97 | £209,900 | 185 | £213,191 | 103 | £201,675 | 122 |
| Flats | £198,348 | 23 | £309,417 | 12 | £208,435 | 23 | £261,855 | 28 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Pontyclun
CRS Code: PYC
Operator: AW
Line: South Wales Main Line|Maesteg Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Llanharan
CRS Code: LLR
Operator: AW
Line: South Wales Main Line|Maesteg Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J34
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.78
Average Driving Distance: 3.53
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 659
M4 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.54
Average Driving Distance: 5.36
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 659
M4 J35
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.32
Average Driving Distance: 6.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 659
M4 J32
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.82
Average Driving Distance: 8.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 650
M4 J37
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.81
Average Driving Distance: 11.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 9
M4 J36
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.97
Average Driving Distance: 10.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 637
M4 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.44
Average Driving Distance: 12.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 22
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CF72 8 | Pontyclun Delivery Office |
| CF72 9 | Pontyclun Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | F | 7 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| C | F | 7 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CF72 postal code is LLANHARAN followed by TALBOT GREEN, and LLANTRISANT.
The CF72 Postcode shares a border with CF5 (CARDIFF, CANTON, FAIRWATER), CF15 (RADYR, PENTYRCH, TONGWYNLAIS), CF38 (BEDDAU, CHURCH VILLAGE, LLANTWIT FARDRE), CF39 (TONYREFAIL, PORTH, YNYS-HIR), CF35 (PENCOED, COITY, COYCHURCH) and CF71 (COWBRIDGE, WICK, LLANBLETHIAN).
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