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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 None 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
N/A
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

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 in Porth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £277,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Porth West in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£262,000
Flats2£116,000
Semi-Detached15£143,000
Terraced20£126,895

10 years median price trend in Porth West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porth West.

All postcodes in Porth West

CF399AF

Catherine Crescent

CF399BX

Pen-Y-Banc

CF390LD

Aberrhondda Road

CF399AR

High Street

CF401JG

New Houses

CF399EA

Ton Hywel

CF399LE

Bedw Close

CF399ED

Tan Y Bryn

CF399DX

Henllys

CF399DT

Trebanog Road

CF399AP

High Street

CF399AT

Argyle Street

CF399ET

High Street

CF399EY

High Street

CF399LP

Dyllas Road

CF399RJ

Radnor Way

CF399BL

Cymmer Road

CF399EJ

St Davids Close

CF399AS

Lincoln Street

CF401JP

Parc Afon

CF399BG

Appletree Road

CF399AW

High Street

CF399BE

Cymmer Road

CF390BU

Grawen Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.