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Neighbourhood · Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales

Porth West

Rhondda Cynon Taf 020 · 4 sub-areas · 5,501 residents

Best for Couples (69/100)Watch-out: Families (33/100)Liveability 84/100 · Top quartileCommuter neighbourhood

Porth West is a commuter neighbourhood within Rhondda Cynon Taf — train into Cardiff runs in around 54 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.

Median rent
£744+5.2%
vs last year
Crime / 1k / yr
117.6
Below median
Best hub commute
54 min
Direct to Cardiff
Good schools 2 km
0%
1 schools within 2 km
Liveability
84/100
Top quartile
Population
5,501
4 sub-areas

Overview

Overview

What's it like to live in Porth West?

A snapshot of Porth West

Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £744 a month.

Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically

Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.

Porth West in Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Porth West?
The median monthly rent across Porth West is £744.
How safe is Porth West?
Porth West has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer. The score is the national percentile rank of police-recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, inverted.
How well-connected is Porth West?
Transport score: — out of 100. Combines walking time to the nearest rail station, walking time to the nearest metro stop, and public-transport time to clusters with 5,000+ jobs. The nearest rail station is roughly 13 minutes' walk.
What schools are near Porth West?
There are 1 schools within 2 km of Porth West, of which 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 46387 m away.
What is the council tax band in Porth West?
The most common council tax band in Porth West is A. Council tax is set by Rhondda Cynon Taf council and applies to every property in the area.
How long is the commute from Porth West to London?
By the fastest direct train, the journey from Porth West to central London is approximately 150 minutes. This is the fastest no-change rail journey from the local area centroid; door-to-door times will vary with walking time to the station.
Is gigabit broadband available in Porth West?
95% of premises in Porth West are gigabit-capable according to Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Most properties can already buy gigabit packages.
What is the average property price in Porth West?
The average property price across Rhondda Cynon Taf (the local authority covering Porth West) is approximately £161,405, per HM Land Registry's House Price Index. Per-local area prices vary; see the cost-of-living section for medians by property type.
Is Porth West a commuter town or workplace hub?
Commuter town — most working residents travel out for work. (0.34 jobs per working-age resident. Median resident salary £29,802.)
Which local areas are part of Porth West?
Porth West contains 4 local areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf 020B, Rhondda Cynon Taf 020A, Rhondda Cynon Taf 020C, Rhondda Cynon Taf 020D.
Where is Porth West?
Porth West sits within Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region.
FAQ

Frequently asked about Porth West

Short answers anchored in the data above. Each link goes to the relevant section or methodology page.

What is the average rent in Porth West?
The estimated median monthly rent in Porth West is £744. This is derived from the council-area ONS rental figure scaled by the local sale-price gradient — see the Cost section for the breakdown by bedroom count and the affordability ratio against local salaries.
Is Porth West a safe place to live?
Porth West has a safety score of 27/100. The score is the national percentile rank of police-recorded crime per 1,000 residents, inverted so 100 is the safest 1% of England + Wales. The Safety section below shows the breakdown by category.
What schools are near Porth West?
0% of schools within 2 km of Porth West are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The Schools section lists individual schools with inspection ratings.
How long is the commute from Porth West?
Public-transport commute time from Porth West to central London is approximately 150 minutes. The Transport section has commute times to every major UK city hub.
How is Porth West different from the rest of Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Porth West contains 4 sub-areas. The "Sub-areas" section below lets you drill into each one individually — they often vary by 20%+ on rent and demographics within the same neighbourhood.
Where does Porth West rank in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Porth West scores 84/100 on our composite liveability index. To see how it stacks up against every other neighbourhood in Rhondda Cynon Taf, see the Cities table on the Rhondda Cynon Taf page.