Tynewydd Square Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
2 addresses across 1 postcode (CF39), about 40 m long. USRN 47410469.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs £2,289 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Porth, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bronwydd Park, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 103 to 104 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pont Newydd Medical Centre, about 100 m away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 114 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2018 | 1 CF39 0LH | Other | £145,569 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Oct 2017 | 1 CF39 0LH | Other | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Rhondda Cynon Taf in 2026-27: Band D £2,289 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,526 | £1,781 | £2,035 | £2,289 | £2,798 | £3,307 | £3,816 | £4,579 | £5,342 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (63% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 12 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 103 m and 104 m above sea level (104 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF39 0LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Porth 225,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Dinas (Rhondda) 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Trehafod 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bus Depot Porth | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Porth Interchange Bay 1 | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hannah Street Car Park | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 24.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pont Newydd Medical Centre | 100 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Aberrhondda Road | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Goodwin Partnership D B S LTD | 220 m |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Porth Police Station | 330 m |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Trehafod Trehafod Road, Trehafod Cashzone | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bronwydd Park 8.0 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,750 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,240 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Primrose Terrace Allotment 1.1 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 8.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Evan Howells Butchers Shop, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Howells Butchers Shop | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed Ynyshîr | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Mynydd Troed-y-rhiw | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Mynydd Dinas | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Cwm Hafod | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Mynydd y Glyn | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Llynwyn Glas | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rhondda Cynon Taf: see them on the Rhondda Cynon Taf page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porth Community School English medium | All-through | 3–16 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ynyshir Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cymmer Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda Welsh medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llwyncelyn Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Alaw Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doner King Pizzanos CF39 0LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Choices Ltd CF39 0LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| The Rheola Hotel CF39 0LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Porth Palace CF39 0LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy CF39 0LD | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd CF39 9BQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| The Original Factory Shop CF39 9BT | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Steve's CF39 0BU | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Ivy Stores CF39 0ND | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| The Frying Cod CF39 9RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Squares CF39 9RT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Laabai CF39 0BB | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Oakdale Pharmacy CF39 9RN | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily Porth CF39 9RN | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Greggs CF39 9BL | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (30); On or near Bus/Coach Station (28); On or near Rheola Road (12); On or near Woodfield Terrace (12); On or near Dol Afon (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CF39 0LH: 2 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Aber-Rhondda Road · Aberrhondda Road · Aberrhondda Road · Chevron Street · Dol Afon · Cemetery Road · Cemetery Road · Vaynor Street · Rheola Road · Woodfield Terrace · Mary Street · Woodfield Terrace
All the streets in CF39 and across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.