Postcode report
Is CF39 8AJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CF39 8AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF39 8AJ is a postcode in Tonyrefail East, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF39 8AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF39 8AJ are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF39 8AJ is based on Rhondda Cynon Taf 024 Census 2021. It covers 6,057 residents, 409 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near CF39 8AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF39 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £124k from 116 rolling sales, down 5.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF39 8AJ can compare 8 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF39 8AJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF39 8AJ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF39 8AJ
Is CF39 8AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF39 8AJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF39 8AJ?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF39 8AJ?
LocaleIQ matched CF39 8AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF39 8AJ?
The latest median sold price is £124k based on 116 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF39 8AJ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.