Town Pop. 545

Living in Groes-faen: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Groes-faen scores 46/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Bills is where Groes-faen most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the CF72 postcode district, Groes-faen ranks 5th. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Transport (16), healthcare (25) and lifestyle (26) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CF72 postcode district.

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Groes-faen scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Y Parc 9 crimes
  2. 2 Crofta Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 The Paddocks 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.161 · PM2.5 5.298 · PM10 9.007 µg/m³
77
Green Space 46
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital20.7 mi
St Michael's Hospital32.1 mi
Southmead Hospital32.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust9.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryNEWPARK SURGERY2.1 mi
GP capacity1,773 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)75.2%
available across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed1%Retired31.2%Student3.7%Other inactive5.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership89.4%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
63
Council tax Rhondda Cynon Taf · 2025-26
A £1,460
B £1,703
C £1,947
D £2,190
E £2,677
F £3,163
G £3,650
H £4,380
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Pontyclun 2.1 mi
Taffs Well 3.7 mi
Treforest Estate 4 mi
J34 M4 0.8 mi
J34 M4 1.1 mi
J33 M4 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Groes-faen in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Creigiau 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Mwyndy 48 0.9 mi away ⇄
Pontyclun 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pentyrch 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Talbot Green 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Beddau 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Llantrisant 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Brynsadler 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Efail Isaf 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Church Village 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Taff's Well 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Llanharry 52 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Groes-faen a nice place to live?

Groes-faen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Groes-faen is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Groes-faen?

Groes-faen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Groes-faen

CF72 45 ⇄

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