Red Gate Close Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf
13 addresses across 1 postcode (CF39), about 20 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47410963.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (A: 9, B: 1, C: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs £2,289 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Porth, about 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 158 to 163 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Lane Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2007-2011 (10); 1996-2002 (1); 2008 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 1, Red Gate Close, Tonyrefail
- 2, Red Gate Close, Tonyrefail
- 3, Red Gate Close, Tonyrefail
- 5, Red Gate Close, Tonyrefail
- 6 Red Gate Close, Tonyrefail
- 7, Red Gate Close, Tonyrefail
- 8, Red Gate Close, Tonyrefail
- 9, Red Gate Close, Tonyrefail
- 10, Red Gate Close, Tonyrefail
- 12, Red Gate Close, Tonyrefail
Council tax
What each band costs in Rhondda Cynon Taf in 2026-27: Band D £2,289 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,526 | £1,781 | £2,035 | £2,289 | £2,798 | £3,307 | £3,816 | £4,579 | £5,342 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (58% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 16 address points in this street's postcodes, 6 at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 6 at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 158 m and 163 m above sea level (160 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF39 8QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Porth 225,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Dinas (Rhondda) 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Trehafod 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Red Gate Tonyrefail | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Porth Interchange Bay 7 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tonyrefail Leisure Centre Car Park | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 21.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tonyrefail Dental Centre | 370 m |
| Hospital | The Royal Glamorgan Hospital | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Porth Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Tonyrefrail Cashzone | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,340 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Avenue Allotment 2,460 m² | 290 m |
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mynydd y Glyn | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Rackett Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Mynydd Dinas | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Mynydd y Gilfach | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Mynydd Garthmaelwg | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Cwm Du | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 13 |
6 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rhondda Cynon Taf: see them on the Rhondda Cynon Taf page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tonyrefail Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Tref-Y-Rhyg Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Tonyrefail Community School English medium | All-through | 3–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmlai Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YS Convenience Store Ltd CF39 8PL | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Raj Balti Indian & Bangladeshi CF39 8PL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Spar CF39 8PL | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Tonyrefail RFC CF39 8PH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Ysgol Hen Felin - Early Years CF39 8LE | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tonyrefail CF39 8NT | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Capel Hill Stores Ltd CF39 8LW | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 1 May 2026 |
| Capel Community Resource Centre CF39 8LW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Partneriaeth Cwm Elai CF39 8NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare CF39 8NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Tref Y Rhyg Primary School CF39 8PP | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| The Red Cow CF39 8PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Red Gate Inn CF39 8PG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Po Sang CF39 8PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Ton Pizza Fish Bar CF39 8PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parklands Rise (9); On or near Heol Y Glyn (8); On or near St John'S Road (6); On or near High Street (5); On or near Red Gate Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 86% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CF39 8QB: 13 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Red Gate Close · Heol y Glyn · St John's Road · Dan YR Eglwys · St Johns Road · Heol Aneurin · Parklands Rise · Parkland Road · The Avenue · Martin Crescent · The Avenue · Parkland Crescent
All the streets in CF39 and across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.