CF39 8UW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Y Mynydd, 0.2km from Hendreforgan in Hendreforgan. Administratively it sits within Gilfach-goch ward and the Ogmore constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £50k, 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 8UW are sourced from Output Area W00006211 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL Y MYNYDD, CF39 8UW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL Y MYNYDD, CF39 8UW.
362
44
£ 37,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF39 8UW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CF39 8UW is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF39 8UW. The average age is 44.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 51,250
4 sales · Mean £ 55,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF39 8UW has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
6 nearby- Fresh and Fruity0.6 km
- Gilfach Goch Store0.6 km
- Athwal Stores0.2 km
- Fresh and Fruity0.6 km
- Gilfach Goch Store0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Legion0.6 km
- Griffin Inn0.7 km
- Griffin Inn0.7 km
- The Legion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Llewellyn Valley Caterers yng Nghanolfan Hamdden y Gilfach-goch0.4 km
- Llewellyn Valley Caterers0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Dragon0.2 km
- The Hippy Chippy0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.2 km
- The Hippy Chippy0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tonypandy4.1 km
- Dinas Rhondda4.2 km
- Porth5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ffordd Llanbad0.1 km
- Ffordd Llanbad0.1 km
- Hendreforgan Primary School0.2 km
- Hendreforgan0.3 km
- Embankment0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF398UW · Data under Open Government Licence