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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

CF470EB

Union Street

CF470HL

Penyard Road

CF470RB

Highland View

CF470SH

Court Terrace

CF470YP

Ernest Street

CF470AQ

Cwrt Bevan

CF470BB

Tramroad Side South

CF470BW

Church Street

CF470HA

Maes Yr Haf

CF470HB

Cae Mari Dwn

CF470LH

Coedcae'r Cwrt

CF470TN

Arfryn Place

CF478BN

High Street

CF470NF

James Street

CF478YD

Tramroadside

CF477ZA

Town

CF470ER

Bryntirion Road

CF470JJ

Clos Gelli Dawel

CF470BT

The Coppice

CF470SS

Wallhead Road

CF470TH

Taff Glen View

CF470YE

Gwynfan Place

CF478AE

High Street

CF478AU

High Street

CF478TJ

Town

CF478UG

High Street

CF470AY

Church Street

CF470BL

Union Place

CF470LL

Bryony Close

CF470NJ

Elwyn Drive

CF470YF

Eastbourne Place

CF478BY

Market Square

CF478UH

Pontmorlais

CF470PL

Parfitt Terrace

CF470SE

Bryn Seion Cottages

CF470NW

St Tydfils Avenue

CF470JG

Trem Y Cwm

CF470NH

Woodland Place

CF470YN

Clare Street

CF470DS

Bryntirion Road

CF470HG

Queens Road

CF470NG

Morrell Street

CF470TP

Plymouth Court

CF478EL

Castle Yard

CF470AE

John Street

CF478BW

Victoria Street

CF470HD

Queen's Road

CF470HZ

Thomastown Gardens

CF470PA

Luther Lane

CF470PD

Gilfach Cynon

CF470EF

Cobden Place

CF470HU

Blaenau'r Cwm

CF470NE

Queens Road

CF470NY

Ashley Drive

CF470UQ

Fothergill Crescent

CF470DQ

Courtland Terrace

CF470EY

Summerhill

CF470HP

Corporation Street

CF470PW

Gilfach Cynon

CF477DL

Town

CF478DY

Yew Street

CF478HH

Caedraw Road

CF470LU

Queens Road

CF470PS

Twynyrodyn Road

CF470UH

Milbourne Close

CF478HW

Caedraw Road

CF484AH

Incline Side

CF470GE

Glynmil Close

CF470LW

Gilfach-Cynon

CF470NP

St Tydfils Avenue

CF470YH

Mardy Close

CF470YR

David Street

CF478HE

Caedraw Road

CF478UT

Pontmorlais West

CF478BH

Town

CF470BP

Library Lane

CF470AP

Tramroadside North

CF470HF

Gorsedd Terrace

CF470LF

Penheol Ferthyr

CF470TF

Primrose Hill

CF470UD

Christopher Terrace

CF478UP

Ethan Arcade

CF470LZ

Hawthorn Drive

CF470NB

Queens Road

CF470PP

Arfryn Terrace

CF470SB

Newton Terrace

CF470US

Milbourne Terrace

CF478EB

Lower High Street

CF470AN

Elwyn Drive

CF470LG

Bryn Terrace

CF470NS

Argyle Street

CF470HR

Baden Terrace

CF478HA

Caedraw Road

CF470BG

Tramroad Terrace

CF478UB

Pontmorlais

CF481YB

Pentrebach Road

CF470EG

Tramroadside North

CF470JL

Pantyffyn Road

CF470LA

Edward Close

CF470PH

Williams Terrace

Data Sources

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