The Heathlands is in Gilfach Goch, Porth and in Taff-Ely district. CF39 8TT is located in the Gilfach-goch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Heathlands, Gilfach Goch, Porth, CF39 8TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 8TN, CF39 8TL, CF39 8BQ, CF39 8TP, CF39 8TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF39 8TT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF39 8TT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 34.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 53.8% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 52.3% | 48% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 36% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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 | 28.9% | 19.4% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 30.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.4% | 98.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Heathlands was 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Gilfach-goch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Heathlands has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gilfach-goch and the 338th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 The Heathlands, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2025-10-06 | £182,500 |
| 45 The Heathlands, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-09 | £218,692 |
| 53 The Heathlands, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-05-24 | £268,097 |
| 51 The Heathlands, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-09-28 | £297,109 |
| 8 The Heathlands, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2023-04-21 | £305,779 |
CF39 8TT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendreforgan Community Primary School Hendrefogan , CF39 8UH | - not rated | 530 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercerdin Primary School Kenry Street , Evanstown CF39 8RS | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonyrefail Community School Gilfach Road , CF39 8HG | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol G.G. Tonyrefail School Street , Tonyrefail CF39 8LE | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Williamstown Primary School Dinas Isaf West , Williamstown CF40 1AG | - not rated | 3,310 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 | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legion | 17 Cambrian Avenue | 331 yd | |
| Molly O'D's Irish Pub | 20 High Street | 945 yd | |
| Gilfach Goch RFC | 73 High Street | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hippy Chippy | 61 Cambrian Avenue | 331 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 34 Heol-Y-Grug | 542 yd | |
| Memo's Kebab and Pizza House | 70 High Street | 945 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.59 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.