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Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog

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About

Merthyr Vale lies along the River Taff, historically defined by coal mining. The landscape is marked by former colliery sites, now largely reclaimed, with steep valley sides. The area includes the village of Aberfan, a significant location in Welsh industrial history. To the north, Troed-y-rhiw sits on the hillside overlooking the Taff Valley, providing views across the borough. Its residential streets are arranged on the slopes above the A4060 road, which runs through the valley floor.

Further north and higher into the uplands, Bedlinog is a distinct village within the Taf Fawr valley. It is more geographically separate, surrounded by forestry and farmland. The area's character is shaped by its position between the Brecon Beacons' southern edges and the former coalfield. A narrow-gauge railway, originally for serving local collieries, now operates as a tourist line through parts of the valley, connecting the industrial past with the present.

Area overview

On average Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £38,905 per year. Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is home to around 8,083 people, with a population density of about 196.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog Population
8,083
Population density
196.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.69(+14%)
Public order
10.02(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.65(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.53(-34%)
Other theft
4.58(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,791
96.4%
Other White
96
1.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
42
0.52%
Other Asian
27
0.33%
Irish
17
0.21%
Total population: 8,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,843
27.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,460
21.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,052
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,009
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
694
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 6,640

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,403
38.94%
Owns with a mortgage
929
25.78%
Other social rented
503
13.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
497
13.79%
Social rents from council
159
4.41%
Total households: 3,603

Property prices in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,000 up to £255,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog 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 Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£235,000
Semi-Detached9£160,000
Terraced44£105,000

10 years median price trend in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog.

All postcodes in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog

CF484AA

Duffryn Fawr

CF484HL

Plasycoed Cottages

CF466RF

Commercial Street

CF484EH

Glantaff Road

CF484HS

Holly Terrace

CF484SQ

Old Dan Y Deri

CF484TT

Ash Road

CF484HQ

Plantation Square

CF484JT

Victoria Buildings

CF466TW

Ashgrove Villas

CF466SL

Pleasant View

CF466SN

George Street

CF466TG

High Street

CF484DU

Bridge Street

CF484SZ

Darren Las

CF484NU

Walters Terrace

CF484RF

Nixonville

CF484LP

Oaklands

CF466RE

Commercial Street

CF466RN

Edwards Terrace

CF466TE

Oakland Street

CF484DT

Bridge Street

CF484PF

Glan Yr Afon Bungalows

CF484QX

Barrington Street

CF466TP

Muriel Terrace

CF484JZ

Cardiff Road

CF484LX

Brynseion Street

CF484NT

Aberfan Crescent

CF484TB

Mount Pleasant

CF484ND

Chapel Street

CF484QE

Hillside Close

CF484QL

Aberfan Road

CF484RN

Riverside Close

CF484SG

Argoed Terrace

CF466RG

Hylton Terrace

CF484BG

Plymouth

CF484HD

Church Street

CF484HG

Nantycoed

CF484LU

Fernhill Close

CF484PU

Aberfan Fawr

CF484RG

Nixonville

CF484JA

South View

CF484NH

Enoch Morrell Close

CF484QS

Hillside Close

CF466SA

Graig Terrace

CF466TY

Grove Terrace

CF484NW

Aberfan Crescent

CF466RD

High Street

CF466TL

Woodland Cottages

CF484NF

Morgan Jones Square

CF484QZ

Mackintosh Street

CF484RB

Bridge Street

CF484SS

Hill View Terrace

CF466RT

George Street

CF466SH

Pleasant View

CF466TA

Oakland Street

CF484DS

Merthyr Road

CF484LN

Cardiff Road

CF484QP

Moy Road

CF484QT

Angus Street

CF481HX

Newton Street

CF484NY

Thomas Street

CF484SJ

Treharne Street

CF484HX

Laburnum Terrace

CF484PE

Aberfan Fawr

CF484QA

The Grove

CF484RR

Grays Place

CF484BL

St James Close

CF484LG

Brynhyfryd Villas

CF484PD

Bryngoleu

CF484DX

Bridge Street

CF484PT

Bryngoleu

CF484SL

Danyderi Terrace

CF484TD

Mount Pleasant

CF484TR

Furnace Row

CF484AS

South Terrace

CF484QN

Aberfan Road

CF466RU

Police Houses

CF466UE

Maes-Y-Bedw

CF484EA

Elm Street

CF484ED

Yew Street

CF484NP

Aberfan Crescent

CF484NR

Noel Terrace

CF484PY

Yr Hen Llaethdy

CF484SR

Merthyr Vale

CF484TW

Castle Terrace

CF484EL

Westbourne Place

CF484JW

Merthyr Road

CF484LT

Lower Mount Pleasant

CF484SH

Glyndwr Street

CF466RY

Upper High Street

CF484TF

Orchard Close

CF484DR

Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Park

CF484QW

Coronation Place

CF466TR

High Street

CF484JD

Greenfield Terrace

CF484JF

Kimberley Place

CF484DY

Poplar Mews

CF484LY

Cardiff Road

CF484NG

Tyntaldwyn Road

Data Sources

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