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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 high 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
7/10
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
40.14(+9%)
Shoplifting
30.64(+341%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.71(+77%)
Public order
13.42(+50%)
Other theft
7.98(+58%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £166,225 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Detached24£295,245
Flats4£69,998
Semi-Detached16£212,498
Terraced42£143,750

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

CF470LY

Manorau

CF470LQ

The Rink

CF470DH

Milton Place

CF470LS

Cae Mari Dwn

CF470JF

Clos Pwll Glo

CF470SR

Glasier Road

CF470TA

Wheatley Place

CF470TX

Bogey Road

CF470UB

Glyncoed Terrace

CF470YU

Bro Dawel

CF478DW

Masonic Street

CF478ZB

Plymouth Street

CF470DR

Courtland Terrace

CF470LB

Mansfield Terrace

CF470AB

John Street

CF477DJ

Plymouth Street

CF470BE

Tramroad Terrace

CF470JB

Clos Y Bryniau

CF470TT

Plymouth Street

CF478DP

High Street

CF470HW

Garth View

CF470PF

Evans Terrace

CF470PN

Penuel Street

CF470SN

Oak Tree Rise

CF478ED

Victoria Street

CF470BH

Newcastle Street

CF470RD

Highland Close

CF470SD

Twynyrodyn Road

CF470UU

Gladstone Terrace

CF484AJ

Penheolferthyr

CF470JA

Clos Cwm Golau

CF470RS

Dyke Street

CF470UT

Gwilym Terrace

CF481XB

Plymouth Street

CF470PY

Mary Street

CF470RW

Tramroadside South

CF478JD

Castle Yard

CF470PG

Gilfach Cynon

CF470SA

Twynyrodyn Road

CF478EG

Graham Street

CF481YA

Pentrebach Road

CF470NN

St Tydfils Avenue

CF470TU

Lincoln Terrace

CF478DF

Tramroad Side North

CF478HR

Morlais Court

CF470AR

Town

CF470RA

Mary Street

CF478EU

Swan Street

CF470LP

Tai Penyard

CF478HD

Wilson Court

CF478HL

Caedraw Road

CF478UL

Morlais Buildings

CF470AX

Dan Y Parc

CF470DB

Lower Thomas Street

CF470GD

Llwyn Yr Eos Grove

CF470RT

Dyke Street

CF470RP

Trevithick Gardens

CF478BG

Castle Street

CF470ED

Union Street

CF470SF

Town

CF470UL

Plymouth Houses

CF478HF

Caedraw Road

CF470NR

Kingsley Terrace

CF470RF

Rees Street

CF470SG

Davies Terrace

CF470AJ

Gwalia Place

CF470BQ

Town

CF470EW

Sandbrook Place

CF470LE

Cross Mardy Street

CF470UP

Eastfield Place

CF478DN

High Street

CF478EN

Town

CF470DF

Alma Street

CF470DL

Coedcae Court

CF470DP

Brynteg Terrace

CF470HS

Model Cottages

CF470LJ

Park Place

CF470TD

Glasier Road

CF470EU

Park Crescent

CF470NT

Jones Terrace

CF470PB

Luther Street

CF470PE

Town

CF478UF

Roberts Lane

CF478YE

High Street

CF470LR

Elm Tree Grove

CF478DE

High Street

CF478DG

Market Square

CF470AS

Church Street

CF470TJ

Incline Top

CF470YL

Clare Street

CF478BT

High Street

CF478DA

Market Square

CF478LA

Newfoundland Terrace

CF470DN

Windsor Terrace

CF470EE

Church Street

CF470LD

Mardy Street

CF470PR

Gilfach Cynon

CF470UE

Christopher Terrace

CF478HP

St Tydfils Court

CF478UN

Pontmorlais

Data Sources

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