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About

The Gurnos ward lies on the northwestern outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil, characterised by a post-war housing estate built on a high plateau. The area is primarily residential, with rows of terraced and semi-detached homes organised across a network of straight roads and cul-de-sacs. Its elevated position provides sweeping views across the wider Merthyr Tydfil area and towards the surrounding valleys, defining its open, exposed landscape.

Community facilities are centred on local hubs like the Gurnos Social Club and the nearby Gurnos Rugby Football Club. The estate is directly bordered by large areas of open moorland, with common land stretching towards the peaks of Mynydd y Garth and Mynydd Aberdar. This creates a stark transition from the built environment to the rugged uplands of the South Wales Valleys.

Area overview

On average Gurnos has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gurnos is £37,194 per year. Gurnos is home to around 5,342 people, with a population density of about 3,496.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gurnos Population
5,342
Population density
3,496.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.32(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.03(+59%)
Public order
17.6(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.66(+106%)
Other theft
8.24(+63%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,683
87.68%
Other White
383
7.17%
Indian
86
1.61%
Other Asian
47
0.88%
Other
36
0.67%
Total population: 5,341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,466
36.64%
Level 4 qualifications or above
765
19.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
553
13.82%
Level 3 (A level)
469
11.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
431
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 4,001

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
663
30.71%
Owns outright
530
24.55%
Other social rented
410
18.99%
Owns with a mortgage
311
14.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
191
8.85%
Total households: 2,159

Property prices in Gurnos

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £117,500 in Gurnos area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gurnos in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gurnos over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£347,500
Semi-Detached6£147,475
Terraced16£107,500

10 years median price trend in Gurnos

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gurnos.

All postcodes in Gurnos

CF479DE

Honeysuckle Close

CF479NP

Elm Grove

CF479RE

Gurnos Road

CF478LX

Hirwaun Terrace

CF479RW

Hawthorn Avenue

CF479BA

Willow Road

CF479BD

Birch Grove

CF479BL

Wellingtonia Close

CF479BW

Hornbeam Close

CF479DA

Jasmine Close

CF479PY

Gurnos Road

CF479BG

Crab Apple Close

CF479NT

Oak Road

CF479NU

Oak Road

CF479BP

Cypress Close

CF479RU

Sycamore Road

CF479SA

Goitre Lane

CF479RF

Gurnos Road

CF479SW

Cherry Grove

CF479PE

Rowan Way

CF479PW

Ash Crescent

CF479NL

Gurnos Road

CF478DJ

Gwaunfarren Road

CF479DF

Bramble Close

CF479DY

Penydre

CF479SE

Plane Grove

CF481EW

Lakeside Gardens

CF479DU

Fernhill Close

CF478BJ

Cambrian Terrace

CF479DQ

Gurnos Road

CF479NW

Elm Grove

CF478AX

Gwaelodygarth Villas

CF479BS

Larch Close

CF479DT

Gurnos Road

CF479SD

Yew Close

CF479DB

Jasmine Close

CF479DH

Clover Road

CF479SH

Fir Tree Close

CF479DS

Forsythia Close

CF479PH

Ash Crescent

CF479RB

Acacia Avenue

CF479BY

Goitre Lane

CF479NS

Oak Road

CF479SL

Holly Way

CF478DX

Gwaelodygarth Close

CF479RP

Chase View

CF479EA

Pen Gurnos

CF479PA

Cedar Way

CF479SF

Alder Grove

CF479AT

Poplar Way

CF479BE

Pine Close

CF479DD

Honeysuckle Close

CF479PL

Ash Crescent

CF479RG

Chase View

CF478RD

Brecon Road

CF479DR

Forsythia Close

CF479DW

Lupin Close

CF479NR

Oak Road

CF479SB

Chestnut Way

CF479DP

Lupin Close

CF479SG

Magnolia Close

CF479RD

Acacia Avenue

CF478EY

Gwaelodygarth Lane

CF479AW

Billingham Crescent

CF479RA

Gurnos Road

CF479BN

Whitebeam Close

CF479PD

Rowan Way

CF481EN

Lakeside Gardens

CF478LJ

Gwaelodygarth Road

CF479BU

Goitre Lane

CF479PS

Gurnos Road

CF479AY

Almond Grove

CF479BX

Penyfan View

CF479PR

Ash Crescent

CF479RR

Hawthorn Avenue

CF479NN

Gurnos Road

CF479PP

Ash Crescent

CF479BH

Arbutus Close

CF479BT

Palm Road

CF479EB

Penyfan View

CF479AU

Spruce Tree Grove

CF479PG

Ash Crescent

CF479PN

Lime Grove

CF479RS

Walnut Way

CF479RT

Hawthorne Avenue

CF479PF

Ash Crescent

CF479RY

Beech Grove

CF479NH

Gurnos Road

CF479SN

Laburnum Close

CF479DG

Clover Road

CF479DN

Heather Road

CF479ED

Gurnos

CF479BB

Blackthorn Avenue

CF479DL

Lavender Road

CF478BX

Fir Tree View

CF479AS

Maple Close

CF479PT

Gurnos Road

CF479NY

Cedar Way

CF479PB

Rowan Way

CF479PU

Gurnos Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.