Affluence in CF72 4
How CF72 4 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 4,174 (2024)
CF72 4Postcode sector · Pontyclun
How well off CF72 4 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, CF72 4 scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is access to services (4.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Access to services4.0
- Health and disability6.5
- Living environment7.0
- Education and skills7.5
- Employment8.5
- Income9.0
- Housing9.0
- Community safety9.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
65.3% of adults in CF72 4 are in work, above the Wales average of 51.9%. 19.7% are retired and 5.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
36.9% of adults in CF72 4 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
35.5% of adults in CF72 4 hold a degree or equivalent, above the Wales average of 31.5%. 15.8% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.