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Living in Llanharan and Brynna: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Llanharan and Brynna is 41/100, built from 7 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 91/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 33/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 9 places sharing the CF72 postcode district, Llanharan and Brynna scores lowest. On broadband specifically, Llanharan and Brynna sits 36 points above the CF72 district figure of 55/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF72 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
33
177.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 329 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Public order 93 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 69 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 50 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 87 crimes
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  1. 1 Parking Area 264 crimes
  2. 2 Glan-Yr-Ely 68 crimes
  3. 3 Park View 51 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital24.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital36.6 mi
Southmead Hospital36.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTHE MEDICAL CENTRE2.3 mi
GP capacity14,449 patients per GP

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

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)75.2%
available across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 135 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed61.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.3%Student4.4%Other inactive9.3%
Professional & managerial39.5%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary27.8%
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76%
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Llanharan 0.4 mi
Pencoed 2.3 mi
Pontyclun 2.7 mi
J35 M4 2.4 mi
J35 M4 2.7 mi
J34 M4 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,000 46
Detached £360,000 17
Semi-detached £200,000 19
Terraced £164,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£159k £236k £316k £393k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Llanharan and Brynna a nice place to live?

Llanharan and Brynna has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llanharan and Brynna is 41/100, 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 Llanharan and Brynna?

Llanharan and Brynna has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 33/100. There were 667 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Llanharan and Brynna?

The current median house price in Llanharan and Brynna is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,000, semi-detached £200,000, terraced £164,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 46 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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