Postcode CF39 9HL is located in an urban city, within the Cymer area 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 median sale price in Cymer is £128,000 (around £145 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £115,000 and £146,000. The nearest station is Porth, about 0.6 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 England, 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 9HL.
The nearest station is Porth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Porth | N/A | Walking directions to Porth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bronwydd Park | Small | Walking directions to Bronwydd Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 (about £145 per square foot) in Cymer area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £335,000 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £140,000 | £140 |
| Terraced | 42 | £126,895 | £145 |
| 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 | £123,250 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £140,000 | £132,000 |
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 | £143 |
| 2026 | £241 | £141 | £147 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 9HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 31, Gwaun Bedw, Porth, CF39 9HL | Terraced | Freehold | £87,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 9, Twyn Bedw, Porth, CF39 9HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 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 |
In the CF39 9HL postcode area, located within Porth 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 | Cymmer Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda ratingInspection information
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| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CF39 9HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Pontypridd Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 9BA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Elected local representatives for CF39 9HL, 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 9HL 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CF39 9HL in Cymer is £128,000 (about £145 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CF39 9HL, including Cymmer Primary School, Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda and Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CF39 9HL is Porth, about 981 m away.
CF39 9HL 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 9HL 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).