Postcode CF39 9LY is located in an urban city, within the Cymer ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Porth East & Ynys-hir area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Porth East & Ynys-hir is £39,821 per year. The nearest station is Porth, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Porth East & Ynys-hir has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Porth East & Ynys-hir has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Porth East & Ynys-hir is £39,821 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF39 9LY.
The nearest station is Porth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Porth | N/A | Walking directions to Porth |
| 0.8 mi | Trehafod | N/A | Walking directions to Trehafod |
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 9LY.
In the CF39 9LY postcode area, located within Porth East & Ynys-hir, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF39 9LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Pontypridd Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 9BA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Hannah Street Convenience Store | 14-15 Hannah Street, Porth, CF39 9PU | Walking directions to Hannah Street Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Brand Choice | 67 Hannah Street, Porth, CF39 9PY | Walking directions to Brand Choice |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Store | 5-6 Station Street, Porth, CF39 9NR | Walking directions to Premier Store |
Elected local representatives for CF39 9LY, 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 9LY records about 44 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CF39 9LY in Porth East & Ynys-hir is £125,500 (about £143 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CF39 9LY, including Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn, Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda and Cymmer Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF39 9LY is Porth, about 687 m away.
CF39 9LY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 742 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 9LY 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.