Postcode report
CF39 8LH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CF39 8LH: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF39 8LH 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 8LH, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF39 8LH 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 8LH 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 8LH, 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 8LH can compare 6 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 8LH 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 8LH; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF39 8LH
Is CF39 8LH 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 8LH?
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 8LH?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF39 8LH?
LocaleIQ matched CF39 8LH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF39 8LH?
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 8LH?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.