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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

CF470RA

Mary Street

CF470PF

Evans Terrace

CF470SE

Bryn Seion Cottages

CF470DS

Bryntirion Road

CF470HA

Maes Yr Haf

CF484AJ

Penheolferthyr

CF470SP

Walters Terrace

CF470SN

Oak Tree Rise

CF470UH

Milbourne Close

CF470HZ

Thomastown Gardens

CF470YW

Warlow Street

CF478EN

Town

CF470YR

David Street

CF470AQ

Cwrt Bevan

CF470NW

St Tydfils Avenue

CF470EG

Tramroadside North

CF478BS

Victoria Street

CF470AZ

Vanguard Yard

CF470TD

Glasier Road

CF484AQ

Bogey Road

CF470NB

Queens Road

CF470YP

Ernest Street

CF470EW

Sandbrook Place

CF470TP

Plymouth Court

CF470HU

Blaenau'r Cwm

CF478DU

Court Street

CF470NU

The Oval

CF478HD

Wilson Court

CF470HH

Darren View

CF470BB

Tramroad Side South

CF470AJ

Gwalia Place

CF484AH

Incline Side

CF470UB

Glyncoed Terrace

CF470UQ

Fothergill Crescent

CF470SA

Twynyrodyn Road

CF470LB

Mansfield Terrace

CF470HS

Model Cottages

CF470RD

Highland Close

CF470YN

Clare Street

CF470AP

Tramroadside North

CF470JB

Clos Y Bryniau

CF470PG

Gilfach Cynon

CF470ND

Jenkins Place

CF470RP

Trevithick Gardens

CF478AN

Castle Yard

CF470DB

Lower Thomas Street

CF470LJ

Park Place

CF470AA

Clos Yr Ysgol

CF470RG

William Street

CF470EE

Church Street

CF470EY

Summerhill

CF470YA

Mardy Terrace

CF478HF

Caedraw Road

CF470LH

Coedcae'r Cwrt

CF481YB

Pentrebach Road

CF478AF

High Street

CF478HW

Caedraw Road

CF470UP

Eastfield Place

CF478DE

High Street

CF470LA

Edward Close

CF478UF

Roberts Lane

CF478UL

Morlais Buildings

CF470HW

Garth View

CF478UP

Ethan Arcade

CF470SL

Catherines Court

CF478EB

Lower High Street

CF470JH

Clos Pencae

CF470DQ

Courtland Terrace

CF477ZA

Town

CF470HN

Garth Terrace

CF470EF

Cobden Place

CF470AX

Dan Y Parc

CF470TL

St Johns Gardens

CF478UU

Bolgoed Place

CF470DP

Brynteg Terrace

CF470HQ

Dickie Bird Lane

CF478AU

High Street

CF478EW

River Walk

CF478HR

Morlais Court

CF470SS

Wallhead Road

CF481XB

Plymouth Street

CF470SD

Twynyrodyn Road

CF470DT

Courtland Terrace

CF470AB

John Street

CF470RT

Dyke Street

CF470HP

Corporation Street

CF470UT

Gwilym Terrace

CF478BN

High Street

CF470UE

Christopher Terrace

CF470BT

The Coppice

CF470NY

Ashley Drive

CF470RF

Rees Street

CF478UB

Pontmorlais

CF470AY

Church Street

CF470YL

Clare Street

CF470HT

Fothergill Street

CF470HL

Penyard Road

CF470HR

Baden Terrace

CF478DA

Market Square

CF470YH

Mardy Close

Data Sources

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