Postcode CF72 8FA (Rhondda Cynon Taf)

Map showing CF72 8FA and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF72 8FA is located in Rhondda Cynon Taf It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. CF72 8FA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CF72 8FA 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 8FA as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to CF72 8FA is Maes Sarn which is centered 12 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Gwaunruperra Close and is 67 m away. The closest railway station is Pontyclun Rail Station, 2.59 km away.

The local pub for residents of CF72 8FA is Tafarn y Bear Inn and is 167 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on May 2, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Jafran Indian and is 226 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on January 26, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 59 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16 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 1.1 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 8FA 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 8FA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Maes Sarn 12 m
Preston Close 48 m
Gwaunruperra Road 69 m
Ruperra Street 70 m
Maes-Cefn-Mabley 126 m
Newbridge Road 167 m
Commercial Street 216 m
Bullring 223 m
George Street 230 m
Heol Gwynno 242 m
St David's Place 268 m
Swan Street 292 m
Heol Illtyd 294 m
Yr Allt 316 m
High Street 319 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF72 8FA

Introduction June 2000
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 8FA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Buffets For All Occasions Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
167 m
Siop Goffi Butcher's Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
167 m
Tafarn y Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 2, 2019
167 m
Buffets For All Occasions Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
167 m
Butcher's Arms Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
167 m
The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 2, 2019
167 m
Bullring General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
April 15, 2019
217 m
Bullring General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
April 15, 2019
217 m
Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 1, 2021
226 m
Cross Keys Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
August 28, 2019
226 m
Jafran Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
January 26, 2022
226 m
Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 1, 2021
226 m
Cross Keys Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
August 28, 2019
226 m
Jafran Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
January 26, 2022
226 m
Caerlan Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 8, 2016
250 m
Caerlan Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 8, 2016
250 m
Llantrisant Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 14, 2016
263 m
O’Sullivan’s Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 12, 2019
263 m
The Gourmet Butcher Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 15, 2021
263 m
The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
263 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Gwaunruperra Close Bus Stop/Station 67 m
Ruperra Street Bus Stop/Station 95 m
Ruperra Street Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Dan Caerlan Bus Stop/Station 262 m
Wheatsheaf Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Pontyclun Rail Station Rail 2.59 km
Pontyclun Rail Station Rail 2.61 km
Llanharan Rail Station Rail 4.75 km
Bristol Airport Air 49.23 km

Nearby Nature

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

Coedcaerau-bach Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Coedlanelay-fach Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Coedynysmaerdy Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Coed-yr-hendy Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Ty-Newydd Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Cwm Du Valley 2.58 km
Cwm Elái Valley 2.6 km
Coedmawrcastellau Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Mill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.15 km
Coedcastellau Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Mynydd Garthmaelwg Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Otters Brook Trout Pools Inland Water 3.19 km
Coed Trecastell Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Ivor Park Woodland Or Forest 3.36 km
Hensol Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.36 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 65.6 Mbps 59 Mbps 78.12 Mbps
Upload 19 Mbps 16 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% 59 16
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

14 meters consuming 99,102 kWh - mean 7,079 kWh : median 6,943 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

14 meters consuming 37,723 kWh - mean 2,694 kWh : median 2,864 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CF72 8FA - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.54397800
Longitude -3.37325900
OS Easting 304866
OS Northing 0183681
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Llantrisant BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Llantrisant BUASD
Workplace Zone W35000445
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 8C1