Postcode CF72 8EU (Rhondda Cynon Taf)

Map showing CF72 8EU and nearby postcodes

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

CF72 8EU 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 8EU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to CF72 8EU is Castle Street which is centered 12 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wheatsheaf and is 114 m away. The closest railway station is Pontyclun Rail Station, 2.24 km away.

The local pub for residents of CF72 8EU is The Wheatsheaf Hotel and is 78 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 153 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on January 26, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 62.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.6 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. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CF72 8EU 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 8EU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Castle Street 12 m
High Street 86 m
Yr Allt 89 m
Church Street 92 m
Heol Sticil-Y-Beddau 103 m
Heol-Y-Beiliau 128 m
Roam Road 134 m
The Mews 138 m
George Street 139 m
Heol-Y-Graig 147 m
Bullring 154 m
School Street 158 m
Swan Street 159 m
Commercial Street 174 m
Y Graig 226 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF72 8EU

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 8EU - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Wheatsheaf Bus Stop/Station 114 m
Wheatsheaf Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Southgate Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Southgate Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 167 m
Pontyclun Rail Station Rail 2.24 km
Pontyclun Rail Station Rail 2.26 km
Llanharan Rail Station Rail 4.6 km
Bristol Airport Air 49.22 km

Nearby Nature

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

Coedcaerau-bach Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Coedlanelay-fach Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Coed-yr-hendy Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Coedynysmaerdy Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Ty-Newydd Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Cwm Elái Valley 2.25 km
Cwm Du Valley 2.59 km
Mill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Otters Brook Trout Pools Inland Water 2.84 km
Coed Trecastell Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km
Ivor Park Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Hensol Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Miskin Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Coedmawrcastellau Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km
Mynydd Garthmaelwg Woodland Or Forest 3.22 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 65.4 Mbps 62.9 Mbps 79.66 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 17.6 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 62.9 17.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

14 meters consuming 206,923 kWh - mean 14,780 kWh : median 13,079 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

12 meters consuming 35,252 kWh - mean 2,938 kWh : median 2,393 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CF72 8EU - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.54096400
Longitude -3.37494200
OS Easting 304743
OS Northing 0183348
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