Welcome to Porth

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Introduction

Porth (Welsh: Y Porth) is a town and a community in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan, Wales. Lying in the Rhondda Valley, it is regarded as the gateway connecting the Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach valleys due to both valleys meeting at Porth. The Welsh word "porth" means "gate". Porth is a predominantly English-speaking community. Neighbouring villages include Trealaw, Trebanog, Trehafod and Ynyshir.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	370 hectares
Population	5,667 (2021)
Density	1,532 people/km2
Mean age	41.0
Ward	Porth
District	Rhondda Cynon Taf
Postcodes	CF39, CF40
ONS ID	W04000700

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Council

Contact details for Porth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Porth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Porth Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Porth Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Porth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Porth Parish.

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