Postcode CF40 1JD is located in an urban city, within the Porth ward of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Porth West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Porth West is £36,519 per year. The nearest station is Dinas (Rhondda), about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Garth Park.
Porth West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Porth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Porth West is £36,519 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF40 1JD.
The nearest station is Dinas (Rhondda) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dinas (Rhondda) | N/A | Walking directions to Dinas (Rhondda) |
| 0.6 mi | Tonypandy | N/A | Walking directions to Tonypandy |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Garth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Garth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Belle Vue Park | Small | Walking directions to Belle Vue Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £260,000 | £244 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £185,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 1 | £134,000 | £117 |
| Terraced | 53 | £126,000 | £135 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF40 1JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 4, Pen Dinas, Tonypandy, CF40 1JD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 11, Marjorie Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2PQ | Terraced | Freehold | £166,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 7, Marjorie Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2PQ | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 1, Marjorie Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2PQ | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2025 | 63, New Century Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2PG | Terraced | Freehold | £90,500 |
In the CF40 1JD postcode area, located within Porth West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for CF40 1JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ros Davis
Porth - Elected 5 May 2022
Sarah Hickman
Porth - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Bryant
Rhondda and Ogmore - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF40 1JD records about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CF40 1JD in Porth West is £137,000 (about £141 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CF40 1JD, including Alaw Primary School, Tai Educational Centre and Trealaw Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF40 1JD is Dinas (Rhondda), about 257 m away.
CF40 1JD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 539 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF40 1JD is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ros Davis (Labour Party) and Sarah Hickman (Labour Party).
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.