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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
N/A
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

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,200 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare 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 Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£301,250
Semi-Detached13£165,000
Flats2£83,750
Terraced43£147,500

10 years median price trend in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare.

All postcodes in Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare

CF481UJ

River Row

CF470PD

Gilfach Cynon

CF470HP

Corporation Street

CF470LF

Penheol Ferthyr

CF470DN

Windsor Terrace

CF470JB

Clos Y Bryniau

CF470HW

Garth View

CF470NR

Kingsley Terrace

CF470TT

Plymouth Street

CF481LJ

Hopkins Close

CF470SE

Bryn Seion Cottages

CF484DA

Ceredig Street

CF470RP

Trevithick Gardens

CF470LG

Bryn Terrace

CF481YS

Canal Row

CF484TQ

Triangle Business Park

CF470SY

Town

CF470TG

Bryn Street

CF470PG

Gilfach Cynon

CF470HR

Baden Terrace

CF481BJ

Hopkins Close

CF484DD

Walkers Terrace

CF484DE

Penlan Street

CF470RB

Highland View

CF481RJ

Newton Street

CF470LZ

Hawthorn Drive

CF481NJ

Chapel Street

CF470YL

Clare Street

CF470UN

Hankey Place

CF470EU

Park Crescent

CF470JA

Clos Cwm Golau

CF470PF

Evans Terrace

CF470BQ

Town

CF470LL

Bryony Close

CF470AN

Elwyn Drive

CF470AR

Town

CF470YP

Ernest Street

CF484BN

Castle Street

CF470LU

Queens Road

CF481PX

Gethin Street

CF470RH

Hampton Place

CF470AQ

Cwrt Bevan

CF481AA

Catherine Square

CF484BX

Park Terrace

CF470UY

Pease Lane

CF470HU

Blaenau'r Cwm

CF470NH

Woodland Place

CF470AA

Clos Yr Ysgol

CF470YH

Mardy Close

CF470TP

Plymouth Court

CF470RL

Fairview Terrace

CF470UR

Eastfield Terrace

CF481PQ

Dragon Parc

CF470LA

Edward Close

CF484DG

Arthur Street

CF484AP

Bogey Road

CF470NY

Ashley Drive

CF470RN

Patricia Close

CF470LX

Cedar Close

CF470JP

David Street

CF470NT

Jones Terrace

CF470PY

Mary Street

CF481DX

Nightingale Street

CF481UX

Plymouth

CF470NF

James Street

CF484DQ

Hafod Street

CF484BD

Pentrebach Road

CF470NU

The Oval

CF481TJ

Church View

CF470UG

Milbourne Terrace

CF470ST

Aneurin Crescent

CF470NB

Queens Road

CF481SJ

Alexander Place

CF470UD

Christopher Terrace

CF470SD

Twynyrodyn Road

CF481XA

Glynderus Close

CF470LW

Gilfach-Cynon

CF481YX

Anthony Grove

CF470US

Milbourne Terrace

CF470PW

Gilfach Cynon

CF470SB

Newton Terrace

CF481EJ

Nightingale Street

CF470PU

Alexandra Terrace

CF470RW

Tramroadside South

CF484BP

Hamilton Street

CF484TU

Llwyn-Yr-Eos

CF470YF

Eastbourne Place

CF470RS

Dyke Street

CF484AQ

Bogey Road

CF481DJ

High Street

CF470NQ

The Paddock

CF484AJ

Penheolferthyr

CF470NL

Woodland Terrace

CF470SP

Walters Terrace

CF470TE

Dalton Close

CF470SF

Town

CF470HG

Queens Road

CF481YR

Llwyn Yr Eos

CF470RF

Rees Street

CF470BB

Tramroad Side South

Data Sources

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