Lantern Close Bryncae, Rhondda Cynon Taf
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (CF72), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47412457.
- Sales: 49 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £424,995 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 26).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs £2,289 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Llanharan, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 83 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Medical Centre, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £424,995 | £424,995 | £424,995 |
| 2025 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £366,250 | £280,000 | £452,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £342,000 | £342,000 | £342,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £294,000 | £242,000 | £300,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £252,500 | £220,000 | £285,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £287,500 | £235,000 | £340,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £254,950 | £249,950 | £259,950 |
| 2015 | 2 | £205,750 | £176,500 | £235,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 1 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £424,995 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 5 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2024 | 23 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 14 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £452,500 | |
| 20 Oct 2023 | 3 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | 17 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £342,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2021 | 8 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2021 | 20 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £242,000 | |
| 14 May 2021 | 12 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £294,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2020 | 3 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2020 | 3 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jun 2020 | 27 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2019 | 8 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2018 | 11 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2017 | 13 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2017 | 18 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2016 | 22 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £259,950 | |
| 15 Aug 2016 | 19 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 18 Sep 2015 | 4 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 29 May 2015 | 9 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £176,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2015 | 9 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £175,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 26 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 12 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2012 | 28 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £325,000 | New build. |
| 22 Jun 2012 | 27 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 31 May 2012 | 19 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 31 May 2012 | 10 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £195,000 | New build. |
| 29 May 2012 | 16 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £180,000 | New build. |
| 18 May 2012 | 18 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £299,000 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 17 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 2012 | 15 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £220,000 | New build. |
| 22 Mar 2012 | 14 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 29 Feb 2012 | 13 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £195,000 | New build. |
| 16 Feb 2012 | 11 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £220,000 | New build. |
| 10 Feb 2012 | 6 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jan 2012 | 20 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 9 Jan 2012 | 22 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £220,000 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2011 | 5 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £195,000 | New build. |
| 2 Dec 2011 | 8 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £207,550 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2011 | 9 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 23 Nov 2011 | 21 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £202,700 | New build. |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 23 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 11 Nov 2011 | 7 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £180,000 | New build. |
| 28 Oct 2011 | 25 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 24 Oct 2011 | 24 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2011 | 1 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jul 2011 | 4 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jul 2011 | 3 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2011 | 2 CF72 9ZB | Detached | £175,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (28). Built: 2011 (10); 2012 (6); 2007-2011 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12).
Council tax
What each band costs in Rhondda Cynon Taf in 2026-27: Band D £2,289 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,526 | £1,781 | £2,035 | £2,289 | £2,798 | £3,307 | £3,816 | £4,579 | £5,342 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (31% of about 1,230 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 101 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 7 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| CF72 9ZB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| CF72 9FZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 7 |
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 83 m and 89 m above sea level (86 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF72 9FZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CF72 9ZB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Llanharan 125,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pencoed 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Pontyclun 278,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Terry's Way Bryn-cae | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 16.6 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Medical Centre | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Llanharan Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | The Royal Glamorgan Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Bridewell Police Station Bridgend | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Llanharan Bridgend Rd, Bryncae Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,940 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2,750 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,080 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bridgend Road Allotment 9,190 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Llanharan House, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Llanharan House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Two Round Barrows, Naboth's Vineyard | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed-y-bryn | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Cwm Llanbad | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Coed-cae-bâch | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Coed y Brynau | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Mynydd Portref | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Otters Brook Trout Pools | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 29 |
9 of the street's 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolau Primary School Welsh and English | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Llanharan Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Brynnau Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bryncae Arms CF72 9RP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Dolau Primary School CF72 9RP | School/college/university | 310 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Fish N Chips @ Bryncae CF72 9RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting publication | |
| Pizza Chic CF72 9RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| One Stop CF72 9RP | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs CF72 9WW | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Co-op CF72 9WW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Ground Control Coffee CF72 9WW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Athlete Kitchen CF72 9RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare CF72 9RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Selca Day Nursery CF72 9RH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Harish Stores CF72 9GU | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lonydd Glas (6); On or near Parc Bryn Derwen (3); On or near Ffordd-Y-Dolau (2); On or near Enterprise Way (1); On or near Heritage Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 84% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ffordd Fenter · Ffordd-y-Dolau · Ffordd Fenter · Ffordd Dol y Coed · St Ilids Meadow · Parc Bryn Derwen · Lonydd Glas · St Ilids Meadow · Ffordd Y Dolau · Llanharry Road · Ffordd Fenter · Clos Ewenni Fach
All the streets in CF72 and across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.