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Property investment stats for Porth, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Porth.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Porth stands out for its affordability, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.0 and a median price per square foot of £135 per sq ft. The area’s owner-occupation rate sits above average, and the private rental sector is a steady presence. There’s clear liquidity, with annual sales of 161 and an efficient average days on market of 42 days. Rental returns are a highlight, especially with average yields of 7.5% and the top-performing postcode district at 6.7%.

The population mix is weighted towards older residents, but there’s a notable share of younger adults and single-occupier households, which shapes local demand.

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Key investment stats for Porth

Median price per sq ft

£135 / sq ft

Average rental yield

7.5%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.6%

Sales in past year

161

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Porth

Live prices in Porth, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£135,000

25% of properties below...

£117,249

75% of properties below...

£181,238

Most expensive property

£3,110,000

Live listings

72

Median days on market

42

Should you invest in Porth?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 7.5%, making Porth attractive for buy-to-let strategies.
  • The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house of £134,997 and 2-bedroom flat of £85,000 offer accessible entry points for those seeking value.
  • Liquidity is reasonable, with annual sales of 161 and average days on market of 42 days, helping to reduce holding risk.

Risks

  • Capital growth has been mixed, with a 1-year change of -0.6% and annualised 3-year growth of 3.6%, so short-term appreciation may be limited.
  • The area’s degree-educated and professional population is in the lower percentiles, which may affect tenant profiles and long-term demand.
  • The older demographic and higher single occupancy could mean less stability in the local rental market over time.

Outlook

The next year in Porth is likely to be steady rather than spectacular. Rental yields should remain robust, given the current rent-to-income ratio of 24.0% and ongoing demand from single occupiers and younger adults.

While capital growth over the past year was -0.6%, the three-year growth of 11.2% and annualised rate of 3.6% suggest a longer-term upward trend. Investors should expect affordability and liquidity to remain strengths, but not to bank on rapid price rises. Porth’s appeal lies in income rather than speculative gains, so it suits those seeking stable returns and manageable entry costs.

Live properties in Porth

Investment properties in Porth, Wales

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
On market for 174 days

£110,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Britannia Street, Porth CF39

Slow to sell properties in Porth, Wales
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 11%

£199,950

3 bedroom detached house for sale

School Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon...

Big price drop properties in Porth, Wales
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Best places to invest in Porth

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CF396.7%3.3%£146 / sq ft
2CF376.6%4.7%£168 / sq ft

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Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.