High Street, Porth, CF39 9AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF39 9AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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	48.6%	48.2%	-0.4%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	51.4%	51.8%	0.4%	49.0%	2.8%

Partnership Status

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 9AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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	38.1%	42.3%	4.2%	37.9%	4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	38.6%	32%	-6.6%	44.2%	-12.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.1%	2.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	13.5%	14%	0.5%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	5.8%	9%	3.2%	6.1%	2.9%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.8%	29.9%	-7.9%	48.4%	-18.5%
Good health	33.7%	40.1%	6.4%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	20.5%	19.3%	-1.2%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	6.9%	8%	1.1%	4.0%	4.0%
Very bad health	1%	2.6%	1.6%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 9AB this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.7%	33.2%	-12.5%	18.2%	15.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	10.3%	-3.6%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	15.7%	-0.9%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	0%	4.5%	4.5%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.2%	18.4%	11.2%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	14.3%	15.7%	1.4%	33.8%	-18.1%
Other	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.1%	97.8%	2.7%	81.4%	16.4%
Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	95.5%	96.7%	1.2%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	96.7%	1.2%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	3.8%	0.7%	-3.1%	9.8%	-9.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	23.7%	13.5%	10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	58.4%	37.2%	21.2%
Christian	29.6%	46.2%	-16.6%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	11.3%	6.0%	5.3%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

High Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 115th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in CF39 9AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 6/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Street are based on 618 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rhondda Cynon Taff.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Street, Porth, CF39 9AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF39 9AB

Average Price
£121,342

Semi-Detached
£197,112

Terraced
£116,159

Detached
£128,499

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£119,403

Semi-Detached
£144,405

Terraced
£113,329

Detached
£212,654

Flats/Maisonettes
£46,632

Other
£90,840

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 High Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2024-01-29	£74,352
18 High Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£88,000	2021-11-26	£102,548
3 High Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£60,250	2021-11-23	£70,210
9 High Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,500	2017-05-05	£194,609
10 High Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2016-09-23	£126,593

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF39 9AB

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	43
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Part-Time Employee	19
Other	14
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Self-Employed	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	8
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA	- not rated	535 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Ffordd Y Grug , Llwyncelyn CF39 9TL	- not rated	763 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Porth Community School Cemetery Road , CF39 0BS	- not rated	1,011 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Ynyshir Primary School Llanwonno Road , Ynyshir CF39 0HU	- not rated	1,676 yd	Welsh establishment	No	Mixed	More About School
Hafod Primary School Wayne Street , Trehafod CF37 2NL	- not rated	2,141 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Empire Cafe	74 Pontypridd Road	215 yd
Orb Shop & Cafe	46 Hannah Street	251 yd
Daffodil's Tea Rooms	30 Hannah Street	275 yd
The Factory	Welsh Hills Works, Jenkin Street	293 yd
Yr Hen Lyfrgell Porth	47 Pontypridd Road	325 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cymmer Workmens Club and Institute	Office Street	93 yd
Nedda's Bar Ltd	20-25 Hannah Street	278 yd
Wyndham Constitutional Club	69 Cymmer Road	335 yd
Llwyncelyn Hotel	North Road	388 yd
Squares	Porth Street	391 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Porth Pizza / Casablanca	75-76 Pontypridd Road	215 yd
Cymmer Fish Bar	44 High Street	217 yd
Porth Peri-Peri	66B Hannah Street	243 yd
Porth Indian Takeaway	55 Hannah Street	251 yd
Taste of India / Porth Grill and Fry	54 Hannah Street	251 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	Pontypridd Road	378 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Cymmer Road	568 yd
Lidl	Cymmer Road	844 yd
Farm Foods	Cymmer Road	844 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF39 9AB postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CF39 9AB