Meadow Street is in Gilfach Goch, Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 8TA is located in the Gilfach-goch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Street, Gilfach Goch, Porth, CF39 8TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 8TH, CF39 8TB, CF39 8UF, CF39 8TE, CF39 8SY, CF39 8UE, CF39 8UD, CF39 8TF, CF39 8TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF39 8TA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 53.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49% | 46.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 8TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 35.5% | 43.9% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 43.9% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 47.4% | 43.8% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 29.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 16.6% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 8.1% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.5% | 28% | -15.5% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 20.9% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 19.3% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 19.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 97.8% | 99.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 99.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 71.6% | 37.2% | 34.4% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Street was 69.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% lower than the Gilfach-goch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gilfach-goch and the 372nd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Meadow Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-04-21 | £154,015 |
| 17 Meadow Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-11-18 | £150,229 |
| 5 Meadow Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-10-16 | £160,689 |
| 7 Meadow Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2017-11-15 | £141,141 |
| 5 Meadow Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-09-14 | £117,924 |
CF39 8TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendreforgan Community Primary School Hendrefogan , CF39 8UH | - not rated | 897 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercerdin Primary School Kenry Street , Evanstown CF39 8RS | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonyrefail Community School Gilfach Road , CF39 8HG | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Williamstown Primary School Dinas Isaf West , Williamstown CF40 1AG | - not rated | 3,644 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Tonyrefail School Street , Tonyrefail CF39 8LE | - not rated | 3,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llewellyn Valley Caterers | Gilfach Goch Recreational Centre, Cambrian Avenue | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legion | 17 Cambrian Avenue | 310 yd | |
| Molly O'D's Irish Pub | 20 High Street | 895 yd | |
| Gilfach Goch RFC | 73 High Street | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hippy Chippy | 61 Cambrian Avenue | 310 yd | |
| Memo's Kebab and Pizza House | 70 High Street | 895 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 34 Heol-Y-Grug | 1,050 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.