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Living in Llanharry: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Llanharry is 52/100, built from 7 categories. Broadband is where Llanharry most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Llanharry places 2nd of 9 in the CF72 postcode district.

Against the wider CF72 district average of 45/100, that is 7 points above. Its broadband score runs 41 points above the CF72 district's 55/100. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF72 postcode district.

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Llanharry scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
96.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 87 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Appletree Close 22 crimes
  2. 2 Elm Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 11 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 28
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital23.1 mi
St Michael's Hospital35.3 mi
Southmead Hospital35.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryOLD SCHOOL SURGERY1.8 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)75.2%
available across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.8%Student3.9%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary30.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership67.4%
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Pontyclun 1.7 mi
Llanharan 1.8 mi
Pencoed 3.2 mi
J35 M4 2.8 mi
J34 M4 2.8 mi
J35 M4 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 24
Semi-detached £237,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£168k £221k £275k £328k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Brynsadler 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ystradowen 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Llanharan and Brynna 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pontyclun 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Talbot Green 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mwyndy 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Llantrisant 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pencoed 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Groes-faen 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cowbridge 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Heol-y-Cyw 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Beddau 49 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llanharry a nice place to live?

Llanharry is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Llanharry is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Llanharry?

Llanharry is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Llanharry?

The current median house price in Llanharry is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £237,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llanharry

CF72 45 ⇄

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