Police Houses is in Hendreforgan, Porth and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF39 8UH 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 Police Houses, Hendreforgan, Porth, CF39 8UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 8UL, CF39 8TU, CF39 8TL, CF39 8YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF39 8UH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.7% | 49.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.6% | 41.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 38.6% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 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 | 39.6% | 37.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 39.9% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 13.4% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around CF39 8UH this area, 32.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 32.6% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 11.3% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 12.2% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 25.3% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 99.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.9% | 37.2% | 32.7% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Police Houses was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Gilfach-goch average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Police Houses has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gilfach-goch and the 140th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Police Houses, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1996-07-10 | £227,940 |
CF39 8UH 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendreforgan Community Primary School Hendrefogan , CF39 8UH | - not rated | 234 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercerdin Primary School Kenry Street , Evanstown CF39 8RS | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonyrefail Community School Gilfach Road , CF39 8HG | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol G.G. Tonyrefail School Street , Tonyrefail CF39 8LE | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmlai Primary School Penygarreg Road , Tonyrefail CF39 8AS | - not rated | 3,519 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 | 11 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legion | 17 Cambrian Avenue | 366 yd | |
| Griffin Inn | Blackmill Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hippy Chippy | 61 Cambrian Avenue | 366 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 34 Heol-Y-Grug | 583 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.