Postcode CF72 8BQ (Rhondda Cynon Taf)

Map showing CF72 8BQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF72 8BQ is located in Rhondda Cynon Taf It was introduced in July 1995 and is an active postcode. CF72 8BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CF72 8BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CF72 8BQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to CF72 8BQ is High Street which is centered 11 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wheatsheaf and is 36 m away. The closest railway station is Pontyclun Rail Station, 2.3 km away.

The local pub for residents of CF72 8BQ is The Wheatsheaf Hotel and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 9, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Jafran Indian and is 92 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on January 26, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 54.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CF72 8BQ is covered by the South Wales police force association and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to CF72 8BQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CF72 8BQ, and the approximate distance away.

High Street 11 m
Roam Road 56 m
Castle Street 87 m
Commercial Street 109 m
Yr Allt 137 m
George Street 140 m
Bullring 157 m
Church Street 168 m
Heol Sticil-Y-Beddau 169 m
Swan Street 197 m
Heol-Y-Beiliau 204 m
The Mews 213 m
Heol-Y-Graig 224 m
School Street 228 m
Ruperra Street 247 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF72 8BQ

Introduction July 1995
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CF72 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Wheatsheaf Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
0 m
The Wheatsheaf Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
0 m
Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 1, 2021
92 m
Cross Keys Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
August 28, 2019
92 m
Jafran Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
January 26, 2022
92 m
Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 1, 2021
92 m
Cross Keys Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
August 28, 2019
92 m
Jafran Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
January 26, 2022
92 m
Bullring General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
April 15, 2019
118 m
Bullring General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
April 15, 2019
118 m
Llantrisant Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 14, 2016
189 m
O’Sullivan’s Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 12, 2019
189 m
The Gourmet Butcher Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 15, 2021
189 m
The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
189 m
Llantrisant Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 14, 2016
189 m
O’Sullivan’s Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 12, 2019
189 m
The Gourmet Butcher Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 15, 2021
189 m
The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
189 m
Buffets For All Occasions Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
201 m
Siop Goffi Butcher's Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
201 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CF72 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Wheatsheaf Bus Stop/Station 36 m
Wheatsheaf Bus Stop/Station 46 m
Southgate Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Southgate Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 207 m
Pontyclun Rail Station Rail 2.3 km
Pontyclun Rail Station Rail 2.32 km
Llanharan Rail Station Rail 4.67 km
Bristol Airport Air 49.16 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CF72 8BQ - Data from Dec 2021

Coedcaerau-bach Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Coed-yr-hendy Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Coedlanelay-fach Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Coedynysmaerdy Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Ty-Newydd Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Cwm Elái Valley 2.3 km
Cwm Du Valley 2.65 km
Mill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.84 km
Otters Brook Trout Pools Inland Water 2.89 km
Coed Trecastell Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Hensol Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Ivor Park Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km
Miskin Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Coedmawrcastellau Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Mynydd Garthmaelwg Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CF72 8BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 68.2 Mbps 54.4 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 13.8 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 12 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 63.9 16.7
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

23 meters consuming 348,621 kWh - mean 15,157 kWh : median 14,133 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CF72 8BQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.54117400
Longitude -3.37386700
OS Easting 304818
OS Northing 0183370
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1139
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

South Wales

National Park

Wales (non-National Park)

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Pontypridd
Electoral Ward Llantrisant Town
Local Authority District Rhondda Cynon Taf
European Electoral Region Wales
Local Learning and Skills Council South Wales

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code W06000016
Travel To Work Area Cardiff

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Llantrisant BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Llantrisant BUASD
Workplace Zone W35002117
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Rhondda Cynon Taf 030
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Rhondda Cynon Taf 030C
Output Area / Small Area 5B3