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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

CF484RS

Wesley Place

CF484SX

Station Terrace

CF466SD

Mount Pleasant

CF484HB

Hill Street

CF484RP

Station Square

CF484ET

Park Place

CF466UH

Oakland Street

CF484QQ

Cardiff Road

CF484TG

Coventry Gardens

CF484TX

Heron Walk

CF484SE

Victoria Street

CF484TH

Pantglas Fawr

CF484EN

Carlton Terrace

CF484SB

Windsor Place

CF484EX

Diana Street

CF484PQ

Pleasant View

CF484QJ

Aberfan Road

CF466TH

George Street

CF481RW

Cefn-Pennar Road

CF484LE

Ash Villas

CF484LQ

Melrose Houses

CF484QY

Mervyn Street

CF484SD

Brynteg Terrace

CF484ST

Ynystaf

CF484SP

Belle Vue Terrace

CF484LD

Industrial Terrace

CF484PH

Kingsley Terrace

CF466SJ

Bedlinog and Trelewis

CF466SW

Oakland Street

CF481YZ

Newton Street

CF484AN

Merthyr Road

CF484SN

Follet Close

CF484NA

Mount Pleasant

CF484NL

Beechgrove Gardens

CF484PW

Griffith Terrace

CF484DL

Duffryn

CF484JE

Pembroke Street

CF484LS

Woodlands

CF484TL

Kingfisher Crescent

CF466TS

Chapel Street

CF466TU

Bedw Road

CF466UB

Colly Cottages

CF484EZ

Cwm Ddu Road

CF484HA

Cwmdu Road

CF484LB

Cardiff Road

CF484LW

Henry Richard Street

CF466TQ

Bedlinog and Trelewis

CF484JN

Phyllis Street

CF484QB

Oakfield Street

CF484RL

Ynysowen Fach

CF484EY

Llanrhyd

CF484JL

Taldwyn Terrace

CF484JB

Tydfil Terrace

CF484NE

Thomas Jones Square

CF484PX

Woodland Drive

CF484RA

Wingfield Street

CF484SF

Sarah Street

CF484HW

Merthyr Road

CF484HZ

Brookfield Terrace

CF484LZ

Cross Mount Pleasant

CF484PS

Bryntaf

CF484RX

Cardiff Road

CF484RZ

River View Villas

CF466TN

Woodland Place

CF484EP

Carlton Terrace

CF484JH

Ladysmith Place

CF484JU

Bridge Street

CF466SG

George Street

CF466TT

Station Terrace

CF484DJ

Rhydfach

CF484NB

Upper Mount Pleasant

CF466UF

Commercial Street

CF484EF

Poplar Street

CF484HF

Nantycoed

CF484NS

Belle Vue Villas

CF484PP

Perthygleision Bridge

CF466TJ

Cwrt Nant Llwynog

CF484PL

Bryntaf

CF484QR

Moy Road

CF484QU

Cottrell Street

CF484SY

Oaklands

CF484JQ

Archer Street

CF484JS

School Road

CF484QD

Ynysygored Cottages

CF484QF

Ynys Y Gored Road

CF484EB

Yew Street

CF484HJ

Harriet Town

CF484LH

Beechgrove

CF484NZ

Perthygleision

CF484PA

Perthygleision

CF466RS

Mary Street

CF466TF

Garth Terrace

CF466RW

High Street

CF484DZ

Yew Street

CF484HH

Ash Road

CF484NJ

Zion Close

CF484BE

Duffryn Fawr

CF484HP

Cwmdu Road

CF484JG

Rhodfa Terrace

CF484TP

Castle Houses

Data Sources

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