Postcode CF39 8TU is located in a rural town, within the Gilfach-goch area of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Tonyrefail West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tonyrefail West is £41,184 per year. The median sale price in Gilfach-goch is £135,000 (around £162 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £109,963 and £173,750. The nearest station is Tonypandy, about 2.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Tonyrefail West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 175 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Tonyrefail West has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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.
The average income per household in Tonyrefail West is £41,184 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF39 8TU.
The nearest station is Tonypandy located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £162 per square foot) in Gilfach-goch area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £403,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £220,000 | £238 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £127,500 | £132 |
| Terraced | 10 | £127,500 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £280,000 | £131,500 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £127,500 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £228 | £141 | £148 |
| 2026 | £250 | £132 | £168 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 8TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 8, Thomas Street, Porth, CF39 8TU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 88, Thomas Street, Porth, CF39 8TU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £82,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 44, Thomas Street, Porth, CF39 8TU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 22, Thomas Street, Porth, CF39 8TU | Terraced | Leasehold | £97,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 66, Thomas Street, Porth, CF39 8TU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the CF39 8TU postcode area, located within Tonyrefail West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Hendreforgan Community Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
Hendreforgan Community Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Abercerdin Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
Abercerdin Primary School ratingInspection information
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CF39 8TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | Cambrian avenue, Hendreforgan, CF39 8TB | Walking directions to Co-op |
Elected local representatives for CF39 8TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aurfron Roberts
Gilfach-goch - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Bryant
Rhondda and Ogmore - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF39 8TU records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around CF39 8TU in Gilfach-goch is £135,000 (about £162 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CF39 8TU, including Hendreforgan Community Primary School and Abercerdin Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CF39 8TU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 175 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF39 8TU is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aurfron Roberts (Labour Party).