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About

Porth West sits within the wider Porth area of the Rhondda Fawr valley. The landscape is defined by its steep valley sides and the River Rhondda, with terraced housing built along the contours of the hills. The area is residential, with local shops and services concentrated along the main thoroughfares that follow the valley floor. Its history is closely linked to the coal mining industry that once dominated the region.

A notable local feature is the former site of the Porth Colliery, which now serves as a public park and playing fields. The area’s layout and architecture are a direct result of its industrial past, with many homes originally built for mine workers. Transport connections, including the A4058 road and rail line, run through the valley, following the natural course of the river.

Area overview

On average Porth West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Porth West is £36,519 per year. Porth West is home to around 5,450 people, with a population density of about 1,542.5 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

105

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Porth West Population

5,450

Population density

1,542.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

55.23(+51%)

Anti-social behaviour

28.44(+96%)

Public order

16.7(+87%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.09(+25%)

Drugs

6.97(+138%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

5,258

96.49%

Other White

1.21%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Other Asian

0.33%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.28%

Total population: 5,449

Economics

No qualifications

1,399

31.71%

Level 4+ (Degree)

888

20.13%

Level 3 (A level)

689

15.62%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

672

15.23%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

420

9.52%

Total 16+ residents: 4,412

Housing

Owns outright

899

36.29%

Owns with a mortgage

616

24.87%

Private landlord or letting agency

359

14.49%

Social rents from council

326

13.16%

Other social rented

221

8.92%

Total households: 2,477

Property prices in Porth West

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 in Porth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £277,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Porth West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£276,250	£275,125	£275,625	£276,875	£277,375
Semi-Detached	9	£157,500	£96,500	£125,000	£180,000	£231,000
Terraced	22	£126,750	£73,000	£106,250	£149,875	£174,300

10 years median price trend in Porth West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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