Welcome to Porth
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
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.
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 |
Council
Contact details for Porth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Porth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Porth Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Porth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Porth Parish.
Local News
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Care home manager used elderly resident's bank card to pay for her Amazon shopping
Published: 28th Apr 2024
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Care housing scheme in Porth makes progress
Published: 25th Apr 2024
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Plans for housing on former Porth Button Factory site approved
Published: 8th Feb 2024