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CF39 8FQ

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Tonyrefail West

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Detailed insights for CF39 8FQ

Overview

Postcode CF39 8FQ is located in a rural town, within the Tonyrefail West ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Tonyrefail West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tonyrefail West is £41,184 per year. The nearest station is Porth, about 2.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Tonyrefail West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 920 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Tonyrefail West has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Tonyrefail West is £41,184 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF39 8FQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Porth located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
783.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.34(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.72(+60%)
Shoplifting
8.97(+40%)
Other theft
8.28(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-42%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
96.86%
Chinese
4
1.39%
Indian
2
0.7%
Irish
1
0.35%
Other White
1
0.35%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
27.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.32%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.36%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
50.77%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.46%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Tonyrefail West

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £295K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Tonyrefail West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tonyrefail West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£335,000£249
Semi-Detached20£207,000£247
Terraced19£137,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tonyrefail West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonyrefail West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201,000£125,000£123,995
2017£214,998£150,000£87,000
2018£230,000£139,950£90,500
2019£230,000£153,000£84,500
2020£237,500£140,000£99,000
2021£251,000£167,000£139,975
2022£286,000£215,000£125,000
2023£300,000£135,000£125,000
2024£321,250£162,000£125,000
2025£325,000£204,000£145,000
2026£335,000£206,000£145,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonyrefail West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tonyrefail West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£142£147
2017£180£157£109
2018£184£151£104
2019£186£163£97
2020£194£169£101
2021£216£171£144
2022£251£201£133
2023£259£147£133
2024£240£165£127
2025£268£197£139
2026£228£255£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tonyrefail West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tonyrefail West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 8FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 8FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 202527, Penrhiwfer Road, Porth, CF39 8EYTerracedFreehold£89,950
04 Jul 2025Unit 3C, Gelligron Industrial Estate, Porth, CF39 8ESOtherFreehold£275,000
16 May 20253, Station Road, Porth, CF39 8ERTerracedFreehold£123,000
24 Feb 20258, Waunrhydd Road, Porth, CF39 8EWOtherLeasehold£20,000
28 Apr 202627, Bryn Rhedyn, Porth, CF39 8EZDetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the CF39 8FQ postcode area, located within Tonyrefail West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF39 8FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol G.G. TonyrefailWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableTonyrefail Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableTref-Y-Rhyg Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF39 8FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF39 8FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-OpBryn Rhedyn, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 8EYWalking directions to Co-Op

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF39 8FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dawn Parkin

Tonyrefail West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Karen Webb

Tonyrefail West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Bryant

Rhondda and Ogmore - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyRhondda and OgmoreW07000107
WardTonyrefail WestW05001107
ParishTonyrefailW04000704
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tonyrefail WestW02000274
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 023GW01001917
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2020-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF39 8FQ

Is CF39 8FQ (Tonyrefail West) safe?

The area around CF39 8FQ records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CF39 8FQ?

The median sale price around CF39 8FQ in Tonyrefail West is £210,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF39 8FQ?

There are 3 schools close to CF39 8FQ, including Ysgol G.G. Tonyrefail, Tonyrefail Community School and Tref-Y-Rhyg Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF39 8FQ?

CF39 8FQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 920 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF39 8FQ (Tonyrefail West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF39 8FQ is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dawn Parkin (Labour Party) and Karen Webb (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.