Postcode CF39 9ER 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 very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bronwydd Park.
Porth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 83 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Porth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.4% 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 9ER.
The nearest station is Porth located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Porth | N/A | Walking directions to Porth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bronwydd Park | Small | Walking directions to Bronwydd Park |
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 9ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | 287, Trebanog Road, Porth, CF39 9EP | Terraced | Freehold | £159,950 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 117, High Street, Porth, CF39 9EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 120, High Street, Porth, CF39 9EU | Terraced | Freehold | £139,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 170, High Street, Porth, CF39 9EY | Terraced | Freehold | £52,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 31, Gwaun Bedw, Porth, CF39 9HL | Terraced | Freehold | £87,500 |
In the CF39 9ER postcode area, located within Porth West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for CF39 9ER, 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 9ER records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9ER 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 9ER, including Cymmer Primary School, Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda and Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF39 9ER is Porth, about 1,140 m away.
CF39 9ER scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 83 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 9ER 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.