Postcode CF40 1JL is located in a rural town, 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 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 52.3% 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 1JL.
The nearest station is Dinas (Rhondda) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Dinas (Rhondda) | N/A | Walking directions to Dinas (Rhondda) |
| 0.8 mi | Porth | N/A | Walking directions to Porth |
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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF40 1JL.
In the CF40 1JL postcode area, located within Porth West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF40 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Cymmer Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 9BL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Cymmer Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 9BL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Elected local representatives for CF40 1JL, 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 1JL 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 1JL in Porth West is £137,000 (about £141 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CF40 1JL, including Porth Community School, Alaw Primary School and Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF40 1JL is Dinas (Rhondda), about 973 m away.
CF40 1JL 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 1JL 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.