Postcode insights

CF39 9UU

Birchgrove Street

Porth

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Detailed insights for CF39 9UU

Overview

Postcode CF39 9UU is located in an urban city, within the Porth ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Porth East & Ynys-hir area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Porth East & Ynys-hir has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 752 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Porth East & Ynys-hir has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Porth East & Ynys-hir is £39,821 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF39 9UU.

Transport

The nearest station is Porth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF39 9UU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Porth

N/A

Walking directions to Porth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF39 9UU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBronwydd ParkSmallWalking directions to Bronwydd Park

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
305 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.84(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
22(+69%)
Public order
17.74(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.52(+16%)
Drugs
3.55(+37%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
98.46%
Other White
4
1.23%
Irish
1
0.31%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.05%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.69%
No qualifications
49
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
44.09%
Owns outright
51
40.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.02%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.94%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Porth

Median price£137,000
Price per sq ft£141
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £161K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 (about £141 per square foot) in Porth area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £262,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Porth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£260,000£244
Semi-Detached14£185,000£161
Flats1£134,000£117
Terraced53£126,000£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Porth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£110,000£73,000
2017£155,000£142,000£70,000
2018£170,000£135,000£81,500
2019£255,500£120,000£90,000
2020£215,000£135,000£95,500
2021£254,250£171,000£102,750
2022£223,750£200,000£120,000
2023£295,000£155,000£118,500
2024£249,230£169,998£129,000
2025£260,000£185,000£121,500
2026£262,000£159,998£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£77£84
2017£140£103£83
2018£148£129£90
2019£189£122£95
2020£160£113£105
2021£219£162£117
2022£185£188£137
2023£179£157£125
2024£220£177£142
2025£232£163£128
2026£246£193£136
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Porth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 9UU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF39 9UU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202563, Birchgrove Street, Porth, CF39 9UUTerracedFreehold£145,000
23 Oct 202538, Charles Street, Porth, CF39 9YDTerracedFreehold£105,000
05 Sept 202550, Charles Street, Porth, CF39 9YDTerracedFreehold£100,000
22 May 202570, Charles Street, Porth, CF39 9YDTerracedFreehold£150,000
09 Apr 20267, America Place, Porth, CF39 9UWTerracedFreehold£82,000

Schools

In the CF39 9UU postcode area, located within Porth East & Ynys-hir, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF39 9UU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableYsgol G. G. LlwyncelynWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePorth Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYnyshir Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF39 9UU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF39 9UU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily1b-2b Porth Street, Porth, CF39 9RNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miALDICymmer Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 9BQWalking directions to ALDI
0.2 miPremier Store5-6 Station Street, Porth, CF39 9NRWalking directions to Premier Store
0.2 miHannah Street Convenience Store14-15 Hannah Street, Porth, CF39 9PUWalking directions to Hannah Street Convenience Store
0.2 miBrand Choice67 Hannah Street, Porth, CF39 9PYWalking directions to Brand Choice

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF39 9UU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ros Davis

Porth - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sarah Hickman

Porth - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Bryant

Rhondda and Ogmore - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyRhondda and OgmoreW07000107
WardPorthW05001101
ParishPorthW04000700
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Porth East & Ynys-hirW02000268
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 017BW01001229
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF39 9UU

Is CF39 9UU (Porth East & Ynys-hir) safe?

The area around CF39 9UU records about 87 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.

What is the average house price near CF39 9UU?

The median sale price around CF39 9UU in Porth East & Ynys-hir is £137,000 (about £141 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF39 9UU?

There are 5 schools close to CF39 9UU, including Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn, Porth Community School and Ynyshir Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF39 9UU?

The closest station to CF39 9UU is Porth, about 270 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF39 9UU?

CF39 9UU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 752 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF39 9UU (Porth East & Ynys-hir) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF39 9UU is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ros Davis (Labour Party) and Sarah Hickman (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.