Postcode CF39 9EB is located in an urban city, within the Cymer ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Porth West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Porth West is £36,519 per year. The nearest station is Porth, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Porth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 96 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Porth West has a high crime rate, with approximately 98 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Porth West is £36,519 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF39 9EB.
The nearest station is Porth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Porth | N/A | Walking directions to Porth |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £125,500 (about £143 per square foot) in Cymer area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £335,000 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £135,500 | £140 |
| Terraced | 38 | £125,000 | £143 |
| Flats | 1 | £98,000 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,000 | £64,000 | £58,000 |
| 2017 | £222,500 | £110,000 | £77,500 |
| 2018 | £197,500 | £106,500 | £72,500 |
| 2019 | £255,000 | £85,000 | £79,950 |
| 2020 | £165,000 | £123,000 | £84,500 |
| 2021 | £158,500 | £105,000 | £93,750 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £147,000 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | £145,000 | £160,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | — | £109,950 | £113,500 |
| 2025 | — | £143,000 | £123,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £141,500 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £126 | £90 | £67 |
| 2017 | £127 | £106 | £88 |
| 2018 | £138 | £108 | £90 |
| 2019 | £170 | £107 | £94 |
| 2020 | £138 | £144 | £94 |
| 2021 | £121 | £124 | £114 |
| 2022 | £175 | £143 | £132 |
| 2023 | £157 | £167 | £119 |
| 2024 | — | £118 | £128 |
| 2025 | — | £137 | £142 |
| 2026 | £241 | £149 | £142 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 9EB.
In the CF39 9EB postcode area, located within Porth West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for CF39 9EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gareth Caple
Cymer - Elected 5 May 2022
Ryan Evans
Cymer - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Bryant
Rhondda and Ogmore - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF39 9EB records about 98 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CF39 9EB in Porth West is £125,500 (about £143 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CF39 9EB, including Cymmer Primary School, Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda and Williamstown Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF39 9EB is Porth, about 1,278 m away.
CF39 9EB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 96 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 9EB is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gareth Caple (Labour Party) and Ryan Evans (Labour Party).
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.