Highfields is in Tonyrefail, Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 8GB is located in the Tonyrefail East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highfields, Tonyrefail, Porth, CF39 8GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 8GA, CF39 8BS, CF39 8BJ, CF39 8AY, CF39 8BD, CF39 8BU, CF39 8BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF39 8GB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 49.1% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 44.3% | 50.9% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF39 8GB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.5% | 42.9% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 41.1% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 4.8% | -7.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 57.5% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 27.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 11.1% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 13.4% | -18.9% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 8.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 21.3% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 31.8% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 96.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65% | 37.2% | 27.8% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfields was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Tonyrefail East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfields has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Tonyrefail East and the 304th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Highfields, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2025-08-15 | £189,624 |
| 33 Highfields, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-05-22 | £313,127 |
| 61 Highfields, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2025-03-20 | £398,220 |
| 11 Highfields, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-02-06 | £282,318 |
| 105 Highfields, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2024-11-20 | £188,687 |
CF39 8GB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF39 8GB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 212 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmlai Primary School Penygarreg Road , Tonyrefail CF39 8AS | - not rated | 709 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tref-Y-Rhyg Primary School The Avenue , Tonyrefail CF39 8PS | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Tonyrefail School Street , Tonyrefail CF39 8LE | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonyrefail Community School Gilfach Road , CF39 8HG | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Hendreforgan Community Primary School Hendrefogan , CF39 8UH | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coed Ely Constitutional Club | Nant Melyn Terrace | 358 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.