High Street is in Porth and in Rhondda district. CF39 9EU is located in the Cymer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Porth, CF39 9EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF39 9EY, CF39 9HL, CF39 9ET, CF39 9HP, CF39 9HR, CF39 9AZ, CF39 9HF, CF39 9EP, CF39 9EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF39 9EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.7% | 40.8% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 37.8% | -14.6% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 43.8% | 42.1% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 36% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 15.2% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 22.8% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 21.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 99.4% | 98.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 98.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.4% | 37.2% | 26.2% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 116.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% higher than the Cymer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Cymer and the 199th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 181.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 High Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £51,500 | 2023-11-21 | £54,644 |
| 120 High Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2022-09-09 | £131,902 |
| 125 High Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £100,050 | 2022-07-29 | £104,400 |
| 126 High Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2022-06-10 | £67,287 |
| 126 High Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2022-06-10 | £72,306 |
CF39 9EU 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda Heol Graigwen , Cymmer CF39 9HA | - not rated | 186 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Ffordd Y Grug , Llwyncelyn CF39 9TL | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porth Community School Cemetery Road , CF39 0BS | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Williamstown Primary School Dinas Isaf West , Williamstown CF40 1AG | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alaw Primary School Egypt Street , Trealaw CF40 2UU | - not rated | 2,344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Factory | Welsh Hills Works, Jenkin Street | 901 yd | |
| Empire Cafe | 74 Pontypridd Road | 920 yd | |
| Orb Shop & Cafe | 46 Hannah Street | 944 yd | |
| Yr Hen Lyfrgell Porth | 47 Pontypridd Road | 950 yd | |
| Daffodil's Tea Rooms | 30 Hannah Street | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms | 244 Trebanog Road | 436 yd | |
| Cymmer Workmens Club and Institute | Office Street | 728 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | Glynfach Road | 865 yd | |
| The Trebanog | Brocks Terrace | 901 yd | |
| Wyndham Constitutional Club | 69 Cymmer Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Inn | 4 Trebanog Road | 252 yd | |
| Cymmer Fish Bar | 44 High Street | 510 yd | |
| Porth Pizza / Casablanca | 75-76 Pontypridd Road | 920 yd | |
| Porth Indian Takeaway | 55 Hannah Street | 944 yd | |
| Taste of India / Porth Grill and Fry | 54 Hannah Street | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Pontypridd Road | 1,017 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 | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.