Porth
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.615, -3.413 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 02 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Porth is a central ward and town in Rhondda Cynon Taf, situated where the Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach meet, earning it the informal title of gateway to the Rhondda Valley. The ward centres on a traditional high street and is served by Porth railway station, making it a local transport hub for short journeys towards Cardiff and neighbouring communities.
Its character is shaped by a strong coal‑mining past - Victorian terraces, former pit sites and a proud industrial heritage visible in nearby attractions such as the Rhondda Heritage Park - while today the local economy leans more on retail, services and commuting. Community life remains lively, with active local groups and cultural traditions rooted in the valley’s social history, alongside ongoing regeneration efforts to adapt to post‑industrial challenges.
Postcode districts covering Porth
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Swansea 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Newport 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Tonypandy 1.9 miles3 km
- Barry 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Bridgend 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Cwmbran Central 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Cwmbrân 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Neath 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Coity Higher 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Pontypool 17.1 miles27.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Porth Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Cymmer Parish 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Ynyshir Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Cymer Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Trealaw Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Pen-y-graig Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Wattstown Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Tylorstown and Ynyshir Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Tonypandy Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Llwyn-y-pia Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Tylorstown Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Porth
CF39 0LF, CF39 9DB, CF39 0BG, CF39 9BG, CF39 9UY, CF39 0NB, CF39 9UA, CF39 9TS, CF39 9RN … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Bristol Airport 33.9 miles54.6 km
- Porth Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Dinas Rhondda Railway Station 1 mile1.7 km
Hotels near Porth Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 1 mile1.7 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The White Lion 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Porth
- Porth Community School All ages
- Ysgol Gymraeg Llwyncelyn Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 3 miles4.7 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 4.3 miles7 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 11.2 miles17.9 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 13.7 miles22.1 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 13.8 miles22.2 km