CF39 8HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gilfach Road, 0.5km from Ty'n-y-bryn in Tonyrefail. Administratively it sits within Tonyrefail West ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
For families considering a move, CF39 8HL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 18.3% year-on-year. 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 8HL are sourced from Output Area W00010306 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILFACH ROAD, CF39 8HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILFACH ROAD, CF39 8HL.
523
33
£ 37,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF39 8HL spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF39 8HL. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 286,000
2 sales · Mean £ 286,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF39 8HL has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- PS Stores0.1 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- PS Stores0.1 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Londis0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Windmill Restaurant0.9 km
- Rhondda Bowl0.9 km
- Rhondda Bowl0.9 km
- The Windmill Restaurant0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Co-operative in Tonyrefail0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Evergreen Valley0.9 km
- Evergreen Valley0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Clwb Gweithwyr Tonyrefail0.9 km
- Tonyrefail Workingmens Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dinas Rhondda3.9 km
- Tonypandy4.1 km
- Porth4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bryn Golau0.1 km
- Padfield Court0.1 km
- Padfield Court0.1 km
- Cemetery0.1 km
- Bryngolau Shop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF398HL · Data under Open Government Licence