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About

Town ward sits in the centre of Merthyr Tydfil, functioning as the primary commercial and civic core of the town. The area is dominated by the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village, a large complex containing swimming pools and a cinema, which serves as a major local hub. High Street and the adjacent streets form the main shopping district, lined with a mix of national retailers and independent businesses. The ward also includes the Merthyr Tydfil College campus, integrating education directly into the urban fabric.

The topography is shaped by the River Taff, which flows through the ward, with pedestrian paths following its course. St. Tydfil's Parish Church, a historic landmark, stands near the site of the town's original medieval settlement. The area directly encompasses the remains of Morlais Castle on its northern boundary, a ruined Norman fortress overlooking the town from a limestone escarpment. This central ward contains the main bus station, providing key public transport links for the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Town has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town is £40,415 per year. Town is home to around 7,897 people, with a population density of about 1,032.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Population
7,897
Population density
1,032.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.9(+21%)
Shoplifting
30.14(+369%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.12(+124%)
Public order
13.17(+60%)
Other theft
8.23(+80%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,250
91.78%
Other White
324
4.1%
Indian
51
0.65%
Other Asian
45
0.57%
Other
39
0.49%
Total population: 7,899

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,787
27.33%
No qualifications
1,543
23.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,095
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
896
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
636
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 6,539

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,273
35.2%
Owns with a mortgage
1,052
29.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
658
18.2%
Other social rented
367
10.15%
Social rents from council
143
3.95%
Total households: 3,616

Property prices in Town

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Town 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 Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£301,250
Flats2£83,750
Semi-Detached12£177,500
Terraced36£142,750

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

CF470TU

Lincoln Terrace

CF470PY

Mary Street

CF470SH

Court Terrace

CF470PL

Parfitt Terrace

CF478UD

High Street

CF470NR

Kingsley Terrace

CF470TE

Dalton Close

CF470NF

James Street

CF478AP

High Street

CF470ES

Queens Road

CF478HH

Caedraw Road

CF470RU

Russell Terrace

CF470YF

Eastbourne Place

CF478UX

Castle Yard

CF470PU

Alexandra Terrace

CF478DP

High Street

CF484AP

Bogey Road

CF470RL

Fairview Terrace

CF478TJ

Town

CF470JD

Blaenau'R Cwm

CF470UW

Hankey Terrace

CF470JG

Trem Y Cwm

CF478UG

High Street

CF470NT

Jones Terrace

CF470NL

Woodland Terrace

CF470NJ

Elwyn Drive

CF470HE

Queens Road

CF470LN

Aeron Terrace

CF470ET

The Parade

CF470BA

Church Street

CF470NH

Woodland Place

CF478BF

High Street

CF470LP

Tai Penyard

CF470LR

Elm Tree Grove

CF478HN

Caedraw Road

CF478DF

Beacons Place Shopping Centre

CF470YD

Plymouth Terrace

CF470PR

Gilfach Cynon

CF470NS

Argyle Street

CF470GF

Dan Y Parc View

CF470LU

Queens Road

CF470HB

Cae Mari Dwn

CF470DU

Somerset Place

CF470YB

Railway Terrace

CF477DL

Town

CF470BQ

Town

CF470YS

Plymouth Court

CF470BW

Church Street

CF470AE

John Street

CF470SY

Town

CF470LD

Mardy Street

CF478UT

Pontmorlais West

CF470RE

Phillips Terrace

CF470SR

Glasier Road

CF470NP

St Tydfils Avenue

CF470JA

Clos Cwm Golau

CF470RW

Tramroadside South

CF470EU

Park Crescent

CF470UY

Pease Lane

CF470LT

New Road

CF470DF

Alma Street

CF478HB

Caedraw Road

CF470GB

Penybryn View

CF478AT

Glebeland Street

CF470RY

Foundry Place

CF470TG

Bryn Street

CF478ED

Victoria Street

CF470BH

Newcastle Street

CF478ZB

Plymouth Street

CF470LL

Bryony Close

CF470LQ

The Rink

CF478EL

Castle Yard

CF478HP

St Tydfils Court

CF478AE

High Street

CF478BU

Town

CF478DY

Yew Street

CF470PD

Gilfach Cynon

CF478BG

Castle Street

CF470RS

Dyke Street

CF470YG

Westbourne Place

CF478EU

Swan Street

CF478AY

Glebeland Street

CF470AW

John Street

CF470DH

Milton Place

CF470UL

Plymouth Houses

CF478BL

High Street

CF470UU

Gladstone Terrace

CF470BN

Upper Thomas Street

CF470HY

Vernon Close

CF470LF

Penheol Ferthyr

CF470AR

Town

CF470BG

Tramroad Terrace

CF470YU

Bro Dawel

CF470PS

Twynyrodyn Road

CF470YE

Gwynfan Place

CF478UH

Pontmorlais

CF470JE

Glyn Teg

CF470TX

Bogey Road

CF478HG

Caedraw Road

CF470BL

Union Place

Data Sources

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