Postcode insights

CF39 8GB

Highfields

Tonyrefail East

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Detailed insights for CF39 8GB

Overview

Postcode CF39 8GB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Tonyrefail East ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Tonyrefail East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tonyrefail East is £39,928 per year. The nearest station is Llanharan, about 2.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Tonyrefail East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 805 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Tonyrefail East has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.3 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 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Tonyrefail East is £39,928 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Llanharan located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
583
Population density
47.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.35(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.22(-45%)
Public order
5.91(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.25(-28%)
Other theft
3.94(-14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
561
96.56%
Other White
10
1.72%
Chinese
4
0.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.34%
Total population: 581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
31.8%
Level 3 (A level)
97
21.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
15.79%
No qualifications
61
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
8.55%
Total 16+ residents: 456

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
122
53.51%
Owns outright
76
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
8.77%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.39%
Total households: 228

Property prices in Tonyrefail East

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £220K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Tonyrefail East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£293,000£265
Semi-Detached20£196,475£210
Terraced32£143,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tonyrefail East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonyrefail East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,500£90,000£100,225
2017£223,975£135,750£94,500
2018£212,475£139,950£92,000
2019£208,750£144,950£115,000
2020£227,500£144,000£116,500
2021£250,000£160,000£135,000
2022£284,950£170,950£125,000
2023£299,475£166,000£144,000
2024£283,725£170,000£144,000
2025£315,000£182,500£140,000
2026£355,000£200,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonyrefail East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tonyrefail East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£88£115
2017£192£173£109
2018£207£184£110
2019£208£172£128
2020£208£152£125
2021£217£219£139
2022£239£216£147
2023£281£194£153
2024£265£181£146
2025£280£195£166
2026£221£176£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tonyrefail East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 8GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 8GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Mar 202617, Highfields, Porth, CF39 8GBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
05 Dec 202565, Highfields, Porth, CF39 8GBSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
31 Oct 202541, Highfields, Porth, CF39 8GBDetachedFreehold£270,000
15 Aug 202593, Highfields, Porth, CF39 8GBSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,000
22 May 202533, Highfields, Porth, CF39 8GBDetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF39 8GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableCwmlai Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableTref-Y-Rhyg Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF39 8GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLee's NewsElwyn Street, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 8BAWalking directions to Lee's News

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Danny Grehan

Tonyrefail East - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Dan Owen-Jones

Tonyrefail East - 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 EastW05001106
ParishTonyrefailW04000704
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tonyrefail EastW02000275
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 024BW01001250
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2016-10-01

Frequently asked questions about CF39 8GB

Is CF39 8GB (Tonyrefail East) safe?

The area around CF39 8GB records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CF39 8GB?

The median sale price around CF39 8GB in Tonyrefail East is £165,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF39 8GB?

There are 2 schools close to CF39 8GB, including Cwmlai Primary School and Tref-Y-Rhyg Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF39 8GB?

CF39 8GB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 805 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF39 8GB (Tonyrefail East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF39 8GB is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Danny Grehan (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Dan Owen-Jones (Labour Party).

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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.