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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 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
76
Deprivation level
N/A
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
38.72(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.64(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.77(-25%)
Public order
9.77(+19%)
Other theft
5.07(+11%)
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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 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
Detached5£240,000
Semi-Detached16£162,500
Terraced47£115,000

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

CF484QD

Ynysygored Cottages

CF484HW

Merthyr Road

CF484TD

Mount Pleasant

CF484RA

Wingfield Street

CF484JE

Pembroke Street

CF484QW

Coronation Place

CF484AA

Duffryn Fawr

CF484LX

Brynseion Street

CF484NT

Aberfan Crescent

CF484SP

Belle Vue Terrace

CF484TA

Mount View

CF484LS

Woodlands

CF484NA

Mount Pleasant

CF484RZ

River View Villas

CF484EA

Elm Street

CF484RL

Ynysowen Fach

CF484JU

Bridge Street

CF484DJ

Rhydfach

CF484HF

Nantycoed

CF484ET

Park Place

CF466UA

Maes Y Bedw

CF484QA

The Grove

CF484HJ

Harriet Town

CF484TS

Ash Road

CF484RT

Llwyncelyn Cottages

CF484HQ

Plantation Square

CF484QS

Hillside Close

CF484DU

Bridge Street

CF484DZ

Yew Street

CF466RN

Edwards Terrace

CF484SJ

Treharne Street

CF466UE

Maes-Y-Bedw

CF484TT

Ash Road

CF466UF

Commercial Street

CF484AN

Merthyr Road

CF484JL

Taldwyn Terrace

CF484QY

Mervyn Street

CF484TH

Pantglas Fawr

CF484LE

Ash Villas

CF484RP

Station Square

CF484QE

Hillside Close

CF484LG

Brynhyfryd Villas

CF484HE

Windsor Street

CF484NU

Walters Terrace

CF484TJ

Russell Villas

CF484NZ

Perthygleision

CF481RW

Cefn-Pennar Road

CF484QL

Aberfan Road

CF484PN

Bryntaf

CF466RL

Powell Street

CF466TY

Grove Terrace

CF484QH

Pantglas Road

CF484TB

Mount Pleasant

CF484DR

Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Park

CF484RG

Nixonville

CF466TG

High Street

CF484JS

School Road

CF484LY

Cardiff Road

CF466SB

Bedlinog Terrace

CF484JH

Ladysmith Place

CF484PG

Canonbie Crescent

CF484SL

Danyderi Terrace

CF466TE

Oakland Street

CF484LR

Fernleigh Terrace

CF466RE

Commercial Street

CF484JT

Victoria Buildings

CF484PY

Yr Hen Llaethdy

CF466TN

Woodland Place

CF484PR

Station Hill

CF484HX

Laburnum Terrace

CF484EH

Glantaff Road

CF484TP

Castle Houses

CF484NS

Belle Vue Villas

CF484NG

Tyntaldwyn Road

CF466UH

Oakland Street

CF466TT

Station Terrace

CF484LN

Cardiff Road

CF484PS

Bryntaf

CF484HU

Merthyr Road

CF484EF

Poplar Street

CF484NW

Aberfan Crescent

CF466RD

High Street

CF484HR

Finchley Close

CF484PU

Aberfan Fawr

CF484DT

Bridge Street

CF466SA

Graig Terrace

CF484TN

Plantation Terrace

CF484SU

Morgannwg Terrace

CF484QZ

Mackintosh Street

CF484JZ

Cardiff Road

CF484QP

Moy Road

CF466RT

George Street

CF484NR

Noel Terrace

CF484QJ

Aberfan Road

CF484SS

Hill View Terrace

CF484JB

Tydfil Terrace

CF484HB

Hill Street

CF484EY

Llanrhyd

CF484LL

Edward Stephens Terrace

CF466SH

Pleasant View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.