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Porth West

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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, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Porth West Population
5,450
Population density
1,542.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.41(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.4(+88%)
Public order
16.33(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.72(+32%)
Shoplifting
5.32(-17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,258
96.49%
Other White
66
1.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.37%
Other Asian
18
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.28%
Total population: 5,449

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£145
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £157K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £145 per square foot) in Porth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Porth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£262,000£244
Semi-Detached16£143,500£149
Terraced22£129,500£140
Flats2£116,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Porth West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porth West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£64,000£63,000
2017£260,000£115,250£68,500
2018£153,475£105,000£76,000
2019£260,000£90,000£76,500
2020£223,000£118,000£85,000
2021£160,000£125,000£87,000
2022£142,950£151,000£125,000
2023£145,000£145,000£95,500
2024£200,000£115,000
2025£275,000£144,000£124,750
2026£298,500£141,500£139,350
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porth West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porth West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£90£67
2017£131£98£83
2018£148£110£91
2019£161£105£89
2020£138£134£91
2021£123£149£114
2022£162£131£133
2023£157£162£112
2024£209£114
2025£244£141£131
2026£244£149£144
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porth West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Porth West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.