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Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare

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About

Pentre-bach sits on the northeastern edge of Merthyr Tydfil, a residential area with rows of terraced houses built on the valley slopes. The streets follow the contours of the land, offering views across the town centre below. It is a quiet neighbourhood, primarily housing, with local shops and a community pub serving the immediate area. The architecture reflects the town's historical development, with some older properties alongside more modern infill.

Directly above, the open moorland of the Mountain Hare area begins, marked by the large communications mast visible for miles. This is part of the expansive Merthyr Common, a high plateau of rough grassland and heather. A specific network of old quarry tracks and footpaths crisscrosses the terrain, leading walkers to isolated reservoirs like Pentwyn. The landscape is exposed and often windswept, a stark contrast to the sheltered valley, and is known for its populations of upland birds.

Area overview

On average Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare is £41,920 per year. Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare is home to around 8,293 people, with a population density of about 952.1 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare Population
8,293
Population density
952.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.25(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.44(-35%)
Vehicle crime
6.15(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.94(-33%)
Other theft
4.46(-3%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,916
95.43%
Other White
129
1.56%
Other Asian
43
0.52%
Indian
37
0.45%
Other
35
0.42%
Total population: 8,295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,881
27.79%
No qualifications
1,548
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,194
17.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
964
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
608
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 6,769

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,451
39.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,206
33.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
500
13.69%
Other social rented
271
7.42%
Social rents from council
121
3.31%
Total households: 3,653

Property prices in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£182
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £280K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £182 per square foot) in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,200 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£306,250£285
Semi-Detached19£235,000£183
Terraced32£132,500£155
Flats3£75,500£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,995£163,498£83,500
2017£204,995£66,625£153,000£86,000
2018£179,225£61,350£130,000£88,000
2019£210,000£53,250£127,000£85,500
2020£208,500£63,500£137,500£96,500
2021£265,000£56,500£167,500£100,000
2022£275,000£61,000£197,250£121,075
2023£307,500£53,500£165,000£132,375
2024£290,748£63,998£180,000£130,000
2025£301,250£87,500£227,500£143,750
2026£290,000£71,500£178,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£196£90
2017£173£149£140£94
2018£172£139£146£101
2019£179£152£127£102
2020£199£151£144£113
2021£217£164£162£121
2022£230£161£193£139
2023£240£171£195£150
2024£282£161£167£148
2025£273£185£193£163
2026£268£177£199£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare

Is Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare safe?

Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare?

The median sale price in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare is £165,000 (about £182 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare?

Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare sits around rank 921 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare?

The average household income in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare is around £41,920 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare

CF470PN

Penuel Street

CF470YG

Westbourne Place

CF484BB

Dyffryn Road

CF484BA

Plymouth Gardens

CF481YA

Pentrebach Road

CF470RG

William Street

CF470YB

Railway Terrace

CF470LD

Mardy Street

CF470UP

Eastfield Place

CF484DN

Duffryn Fawr

CF470TB

Aneurin Crescent

CF470PR

Gilfach Cynon

CF470LT

New Road

CF470TQ

Glasier Road

CF470HN

Garth Terrace

CF470ET

The Parade

CF470NA

Queens Road

CF470SS

Wallhead Road

CF470GB

Penybryn View

CF470UU

Gladstone Terrace

CF470PB

Luther Street

CF470LY

Manorau

CF470YW

Warlow Street

CF470UB

Glyncoed Terrace

CF470NW

St Tydfils Avenue

CF484AX

Church Terrace

CF481YT

Pond Row

CF481EX

Cardiff Street

CF484AH

Incline Side

CF470HH

Darren View

CF470JL

Pantyffyn Road

CF470TD

Glasier Road

CF470BT

The Coppice

CF470JD

Blaenau'R Cwm

CF470PA

Luther Lane

CF470JF

Clos Pwll Glo

CF481YW

Chapel Square

CF484BH

Greenfield Court

CF481RA

Graig Close

CF470RE

Phillips Terrace

CF470TF

Primrose Hill

CF470UX

Mount View

CF484AL

Pentrebach Road

CF470NP

St Tydfils Avenue

CF470HY

Vernon Close

CF481RX

Chapel Street

CF481SZ

Donald Street

CF481YY

Catherine Close

CF470UW

Hankey Terrace

CF484UB

New Merthyr Road

CF481RQ

Alexander Court

CF470TU

Lincoln Terrace

CF470UE

Christopher Terrace

CF484DF

Norman Terrace

CF470SR

Glasier Road

CF470PT

Twynyrodyn Road

CF470RR

Hampton Street

CF470YN

Clare Street

CF470JJ

Clos Gelli Dawel

CF484BZ

Maestaf Street

CF481YU

Anthony Grove

CF470YR

David Street

CF470YU

Bro Dawel

CF470LH

Coedcae'r Cwrt

CF470HT

Fothergill Street

CF470YE

Gwynfan Place

CF484AZ

Anthony Hill Court

CF470RT

Dyke Street

CF481YH

Plymouth

CF470LN

Aeron Terrace

CF470YD

Plymouth Terrace

CF481TX

Jenkins Row

CF470NJ

Elwyn Drive

CF470NS

Argyle Street

CF470TL

St Johns Gardens

CF470DS

Bryntirion Road

CF481YL

Cwmglo Road

CF484DH

Griffiths Terrace

CF470EY

Summerhill

CF470LB

Mansfield Terrace

CF470TN

Arfryn Place

CF470JE

Glyn Teg

CF470GF

Dan Y Parc View

CF470RA

Mary Street

CF470PP

Arfryn Terrace

CF470NN

St Tydfils Avenue

CF484BJ

Duffryn Road

CF470DW

Brickfield Crescent

CF481NX

Donald Street

CF470UA

Anns Close

CF470NG

Morrell Street

CF481AX

Canal Row

CF481YN

Lewis Square

CF470HA

Maes Yr Haf

CF470GA

Bradley Gardens

CF484BQ

Greenfield Gardens

CF470TJ

Incline Top

CF470UH

Milbourne Close

CF470DG

Milton Terrace

CF484BT

Hickman Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.