CF39 8SB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fair View, 0.4km from Gilfach Goch in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Administratively it sits within Gilfach-goch ward and the Ogmore constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £89k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 8SB are sourced from Output Area W00006214 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIR VIEW, CF39 8SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIR VIEW, CF39 8SB.
332
43
£ 37,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF39 8SB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 43, CF39 8SB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £89k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF39 8SB. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 76,375
6 sales · Mean £ 78,958
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CF39 8SB has low crime rates — 11 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- Jo's General Store0.8 km
- Taff Ely Foodbank0.3 km
- Taff Ely Foodbank0.3 km
- TJ's Mini Market0.7 km
- Jo's General Store0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ye Olde Ogmore0.5 km
- Clwb Gŵyl y Gilfach Goch0.3 km
- Gilfach Goch Festival Club0.3 km
- Gilfach Goch RFC0.7 km
- Molly OD's0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Big Bocs Boyd0.8 km
- Big Bocs Boyd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Memo's Kebab and Pizza House0.7 km
- Memo's Kebab and Pizza House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tonypandy2.6 km
- Dinas Rhondda2.9 km
- Llwynypia4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fairview0.1 km
- Fairview0.1 km
- Festival Club0.2 km
- Festival Club0.2 km
- Blandy Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF398SB · Data under Open Government Licence