Postcode insights

CF39 8TJ

Gilfach-goch

Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Detailed insights for CF39 8TJ

Overview

Postcode CF39 8TJ is located in a rural town, within the Gilfach-goch ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Tonyrefail West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below 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 Tonypandy, about 2.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.6%
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 823 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Tonyrefail West has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.6%

Approximately 11.6% 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 8TJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Tonypandy located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
1,508 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.23(-40%)
Public order
7.36(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.29(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.45(-81%)
Shoplifting
1.84(-71%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
98.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.56%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
27.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
20.87%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
40.31%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.95%
Social rents from council
9
6.98%
Other social rented
6
4.65%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Gilfach-goch

Median price£134,000
Price per sq ft£148
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£99K – £187K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £134,000 (about £148 per square foot) in Gilfach-goch area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £403,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gilfach-goch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£280,000£228
Semi-Detached12£112,475£141
Terraced5£110,000£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gilfach-goch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gilfach-goch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,975£106,975£70,500
2017£170,000£78,000£69,000
2018£188,000£95,875£88,000
2019£203,000£116,500£85,000
2020£211,243£97,500£74,998
2021£262,498£110,000£112,250
2022£259,975£155,250£100,000
2023£290,000£123,000£113,000
2024£261,000£146,000£115,000
2025£286,500£133,000£110,000
2026£92,000£100,000£150,720
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gilfach-goch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gilfach-goch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119£96£69
2017£154£91£66
2018£166£94£89
2019£155£127£94
2020£169£99£81
2021£190£116£138
2022£232£155£129
2023£231£152£144
2024£225£162£126
2025£230£146£148
2026£121£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gilfach-goch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gilfach-goch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 8TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 8TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20259, High Street, Porth, CF39 8SSTerracedFreehold£110,000
14 Nov 202521, Glannant Road, Porth, CF39 8RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£134,995
14 Nov 20257, Glannant Road, Porth, CF39 8RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£209,995
30 Oct 202514, Coronation Road, Porth, CF39 8RETerracedFreehold£105,000
28 Aug 202519, Coronation Road, Porth, CF39 8RETerracedFreehold£81,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF39 8TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAbercerdin Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableHendreforgan Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF39 8TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCo-opCambrian avenue, Hendreforgan, CF39 8TBWalking directions to Co-op

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Aurfron Roberts

Gilfach-goch - 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
WardGilfach-gochW05001083
ParishGilfach GochW04000684
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tonyrefail WestW02000274
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 023AW01001178
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2008-10-01

Frequently asked questions about CF39 8TJ

Is CF39 8TJ (Tonyrefail West) safe?

The area around CF39 8TJ records about 40 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CF39 8TJ?

The median sale price around CF39 8TJ in Tonyrefail West is £134,000 (about £148 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF39 8TJ?

There are 2 schools close to CF39 8TJ, including Abercerdin Primary School and Hendreforgan Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF39 8TJ?

CF39 8TJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 823 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF39 8TJ is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aurfron Roberts (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.