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About

Porth ward sits at the confluence of the Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach valleys, a geographic focal point for the wider Rhondda area. The landscape is defined by steep valley sides and the river, with terraced housing ascending the slopes. Its central location has historically made it a key transport and commercial hub, with the main roads and a railway station connecting the valleys.

The area's layout reflects its industrial past, centred around former mining communities. A distinctive local landmark is the preserved winding wheel of the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, a stark reminder of the dominant industry that once operated here. Daily life revolves around the compact town centre, with its essential shops and services serving the residential neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Porth has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Porth is £38,925 per year. Porth is home to around 5,668 people, with a population density of about 1,532.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Porth Population
5,668
Population density
1,532.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.81(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.58(+50%)
Public order
18.17(+121%)
Shoplifting
10.23(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.17(+25%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,462
96.35%
Other White
46
0.81%
Other Asian
30
0.53%
Bangladeshi
26
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.34%
Total population: 5,669

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,165
24.63%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,156
24.44%
Level 3 (A level)
813
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
741
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
487
10.3%
Total 16+ residents: 4,730

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,073
42.26%
Owns with a mortgage
750
29.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
461
18.16%
Other social rented
127
5%
Other forms of private rent
66
2.6%
Total households: 2,539

Property prices in Porth

Median price£137,000
Price per sq ft£141
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £161K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 (about £141 per square foot) in Porth area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £262,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£260,000£244
Semi-Detached14£185,000£161
Flats1£134,000£117
Terraced53£126,000£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Porth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£110,000£73,000
2017£155,000£142,000£70,000
2018£170,000£135,000£81,500
2019£255,500£120,000£90,000
2020£215,000£135,000£95,500
2021£254,250£171,000£102,750
2022£223,750£200,000£120,000
2023£295,000£155,000£118,500
2024£249,230£169,998£129,000
2025£260,000£185,000£121,500
2026£262,000£159,998£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£77£84
2017£140£103£83
2018£148£129£90
2019£189£122£95
2020£160£113£105
2021£219£162£117
2022£185£188£137
2023£179£157£125
2024£220£177£142
2025£232£163£128
2026£246£193£136
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Porth 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.