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About

Park ward is situated on the western side of Merthyr Tydfil town centre, encompassing a mix of residential and green spaces. The area is defined by its proximity to the River Taff and the main A465 Heads of the Valleys Road, which runs along its southern boundary. Housing primarily consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, with some more modern developments integrated into the landscape.

The ward contains Cyfarthfa Park, a large historic grounds featuring woodlands, playing fields, and a castle museum. This parkland is a central feature, providing recreational space and tracing its origins to the local iron industry. The terrain slopes noticeably from the higher ground near the park down towards the river valley and the town's commercial core below.

Area overview

On average Park has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Park is £44,754 per year. Park is home to around 4,162 people, with a population density of about 2,019.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Park Population
4,162
Population density
2,019.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.22(+37%)
Shoplifting
29.31(+322%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.1(+11%)
Public order
12.49(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.01(+49%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,787
90.97%
Other White
218
5.24%
Other
24
0.58%
Pakistani
21
0.5%
Indian
19
0.46%
Total population: 4,163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
960
27.36%
No qualifications
893
25.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
529
15.08%
Level 3 (A level)
519
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
329
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 3,509

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
723
36.7%
Owns with a mortgage
469
23.81%
Other social rented
395
20.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
256
12.99%
Social rents from council
89
4.52%
Total households: 1,970

Property prices in Park

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Park 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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£190,000
Semi-Detached5£223,000
Terraced20£130,625

10 years median price trend in Park

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

All postcodes in Park

CF478TT

Well Street

CF470EJ

Forman Place

CF478TN

Mount Street

CF478LT

Garth Street

CF478PE

Cyfarthfa Industrial Estate

CF478HU

Abermorlais Terrace

CF478SE

Dane Street

CF478TD

Pleasant View

CF478NH

Vulcan Buildings

CF478RG

Pontmorlais West

CF478TG

Park Row Gardens

CF478YP

Penydarren Park

CF481DE

Nantygwenith Street

CF478NG

Brecon Road

CF478SS

Caradoc Street

CF478LU

Moriah Street

CF478SP

Saxon Street

CF481AY

Dynevor Street

CF478PY

Bethesda Street

CF478RS

The Walk

CF478AJ

The Avenue

CF478NF

David Street

CF478PA

Brecon Road

CF478SD

Norman Terrace

CF481BN

Chapel Row

CF478EX

Gwaelodygarth Lane

CF478RT

Tudor Street

CF478TW

Mount Terrace

CF478LR

Bethesda Street

CF478PP

Brecon Road

CF479AE

Alexandra Avenue

CF478LH

Dixon Street

CF478PR

Llwyfen Street

CF478RH

Park Way

CF478UY

Pontmorlais

CF481BP

Chapel Banks

CF478LF

Bethesda Street

CF478RU

Tudor Terrace

CF479AQ

Heritage Court

CF470HJ

Glynn Terrace

CF478EJ

Brooklands Close

CF478TH

Grawen Terrace

CF481BD

Georgetown Villas

CF478RL

Windsor Place

CF478AG

Penydarren Park

Data Sources

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