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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

CF484LP

Oaklands

CF484HT

Hazel Terrace

CF484TW

Castle Terrace

CF484EX

Diana Street

CF466RS

Mary Street

CF484LU

Fernhill Close

CF484QN

Aberfan Road

CF466UB

Colly Cottages

CF466SE

Lewis Street

CF484RF

Nixonville

CF484SX

Station Terrace

CF484NP

Aberfan Crescent

CF484SN

Follet Close

CF484LQ

Melrose Houses

CF484TR

Furnace Row

CF484JF

Kimberley Place

CF484NY

Thomas Street

CF484PA

Perthygleision

CF484AS

South Terrace

CF484RX

Cardiff Road

CF466TW

Ashgrove Villas

CF484DL

Duffryn

CF484HL

Plasycoed Cottages

CF484EP

Carlton Terrace

CF484PL

Bryntaf

CF466RW

High Street

CF484NB

Upper Mount Pleasant

CF484PQ

Pleasant View

CF484SH

Glyndwr Street

CF484BL

St James Close

CF484TE

Tudor Close

CF466TH

George Street

CF484EL

Westbourne Place

CF484LA

Linde Industrial Park

CF484PH

Kingsley Terrace

CF484HD

Church Street

CF466RF

Commercial Street

CF484DX

Bridge Street

CF484HH

Ash Road

CF484TG

Coventry Gardens

CF466TA

Oakland Street

CF484EB

Yew Street

CF484PD

Bryngoleu

CF484EU

Angus Street

CF484NX

Cross Street

CF484SG

Argoed Terrace

CF466RG

Hylton Terrace

CF484HN

Bridge Street

CF466TR

High Street

CF466TJ

Cwrt Nant Llwynog

CF466TU

Bedw Road

CF481YZ

Newton Street

CF484EE

Yew Street

CF484TX

Heron Walk

CF484PT

Bryngoleu

CF466SJ

Bedlinog and Trelewis

CF466RY

Upper High Street

CF484SZ

Darren Las

CF484HY

Willow Terrace

CF466SW

Oakland Street

CF484NE

Thomas Jones Square

CF484RB

Bridge Street

CF484LF

Pleasant View

CF466RH

Moriah Street

CF466SL

Pleasant View

CF484SD

Brynteg Terrace

CF484QQ

Cardiff Road

CF484ED

Yew Street

CF466TL

Woodland Cottages

CF484QX

Barrington Street

CF484NF

Morgan Jones Square

CF484LZ

Cross Mount Pleasant

CF484PZ

Aberfan Fawr

CF484EZ

Cwm Ddu Road

CF484SB

Windsor Place

CF484JQ

Archer Street

CF484DP

Chapel Close

CF484NL

Beechgrove Gardens

CF481PJ

Abernant Y Gethin Bungalows

CF484LD

Industrial Terrace

CF484RR

Grays Place

CF484PX

Woodland Drive

CF484SE

Victoria Street

CF466RU

Police Houses

CF484EN

Carlton Terrace

CF484HG

Nantycoed

CF484PW

Griffith Terrace

CF481HX

Newton Street

CF484NH

Enoch Morrell Close

CF484BE

Duffryn Fawr

CF484LB

Cardiff Road

CF484QB

Oakfield Street

CF466SF

Pleasant View

CF466SD

Mount Pleasant

CF484HZ

Brookfield Terrace

CF484JN

Phyllis Street

CF484TL

Kingfisher Crescent

CF466SN

George Street

CF484SR

Merthyr Vale

CF484JX

Bridge Street

Data Sources

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