CF72 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 665 postcodes across 3 sectors in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
83%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
665
Bridgend's CF72 offers strong gigabit availability at 83.2%, with ultrafast coverage reaching most postcodes. A small tail below 10 Mbps remains underserved.
Broadband speeds in CF72
Share of CF72 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 665 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit speeds are available to 83.2% of CF72's 665 postcodes, with 83.7% capable of 300 Mbps or above. This represents solid deployment across the district. The speed distribution is sharply top-heavy: 83.7% in the 300 Mbps-plus tier, 12.1% between 30 to 300 Mbps, and 0.5% below 10 Mbps. Only 0.1% of postcodes fall below USO thresholds. Wireless coverage reaches 19.1%, suggesting hybrid infrastructure in a few pockets; likely serving premises where cable or fibre has not yet built out. Superfast coverage at 95.9% is nearly universal, making below-30 Mbps a genuine edge case. The throughput numbers tell a complete story: this is a well-connected Bridgend district where gigabit is the norm for most households.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
19%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CF72 splits into 3 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF72 4 | 25 | 96% | 0% | 89% |
| CF72 8 | 295 | 94% | 0% | 76% |
| CF72 9 | 345 | 97% | 0% | 89% |
All CF72 4 postcodes (25)
All CF72 8 postcodes (295)
All CF72 9 postcodes (345)
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Living in Rhondda Cynon Taf
The 665 postcodes here enjoy infrastructure parity with affluent urban areas. Remote work, streaming and gaming are not constrained by broadband. Those on slower plans may simply choose not to upgrade rather than face unavailability.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
CF72 broadband FAQs
If 83% have gigabit, do I definitely get it?
Gigabit availability means your street has the network. You'll access it if your plan includes it, though not all postcodes in that 83% will be actively marketed gigabit plans by every provider.
What about the postcodes without gigabit?
17% of CF72 fall outside gigabit reach, mostly in the 30 to 300 Mbps band. These still meet or exceed the superfast standard and are suitable for most households.
Is 0.5% below 10 Mbps worth worrying about?
It's three postcodes out of 665. If you're in one and broadband is critical to you, requesting a check from your provider is the right move.
Does wireless coverage suggest fibre is missing?
Wireless at 19% may serve premises where cable and fibre deployment are incomplete, or it may represent wireless as a secondary option for flexibility. It doesn't necessarily indicate major gaps.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CF72 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources