CF39 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Railway Side, 0.3km from Mount Pleasant in Porth. Administratively it sits within Porth ward and the Rhondda constituency.
For families considering a move, CF39 0BN represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF39 0BN are sourced from Output Area W00006467 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY SIDE, CF39 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY SIDE, CF39 0BN.
262
46
£ 34,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF39 0BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF39 0BN. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF39 0BN is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Best 1 Porth1.0 km
- New Look1.0 km
- S&S Allsorts0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Wyndham Constitutional Club0.6 km
- The Rheola Hotel0.5 km
- The Rheola Hotel0.5 km
- Ynyshir & District Workmens Club0.7 km
- Clwb Cyfansoddiadol Wyndham0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Daffodil's Tea Rooms1.0 km
- Empire Cafe0.8 km
- Golden Grill Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- Orb Shop & Cafe1.0 km
- Talk of the Town Foods Cafe0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farm Foods0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Golden Valley Cantonese1.0 km
- Mr Ho Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Pizzano's and Doner King0.4 km
- Porth Pizza0.8 km
- Mr Ho Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Porth0.8 km
- Dinas Rhondda1.3 km
- Tonypandy2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lidl0.1 km
- Ty Porth0.1 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Ty Porth0.2 km
- Porth Comprehensive School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF390BN · Data under Open Government Licence