Porth (CF39) in South Wales has recorded a five-year price growth of 4.9% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental growth has outpaced this at 7.2% annually. The postcode holds a trajectory score of 51.1 out of 100, positioning it in the 56th percentile nationally. Population growth over the same period stands at 0.4%, indicating minimal demographic expansion. The area currently sits within the pre-cursor stage of gentrification, suggesting early-stage market conditions. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where income returns have exceeded capital appreciation, with modest population dynamics and nascent development characteristics typical of areas in early-stage urban transition phases.
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- 1Property prices up 3.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Porth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.6 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
22 planning applications submitted in CF39 over the last six months, 1 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Demolish existing structures to side elevation and replace with a 2 storey flat roof extension to same and additionally construct a single storey flat roof extension to rear elevationFeb 2026 · Decided
- Change of use of first, second, and loft floors from vacant commercial use (B1) to three flats (C3)Jan 2026 · Decided
- Discharge of Condition 4 (Construction Method Statement), Conditions 5, 6 and 7 (Contaminated Land) of planning permission 21/0058/FULJun 2026 · pending
Porth (CF39) common questions
Is Porth up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Porth (CF39) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 40% of districts nationally. The score is up 6.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Porth safe?
Porth has a safety score of 54/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Porth?
The average property price in Porth (CF39) is £173k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Porth?
The median monthly rent in Porth (CF39) is £740 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Porth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Pontyclun (CF72), Llantwit Major (CF61), Pentre (CF41), Pontypridd (CF38), Cowbridge (CF71). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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