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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

CF470TJ

Incline Top

CF470AU

Taff Vale Court

CF470TF

Primrose Hill

CF478BW

Victoria Street

CF470PP

Arfryn Terrace

CF470JP

David Street

CF470SB

Newton Terrace

CF470GA

Bradley Gardens

CF478EG

Graham Street

CF470SU

Jowett Avenue

CF470EB

Union Street

CF470JL

Pantyffyn Road

CF470TN

Arfryn Place

CF470NG

Morrell Street

CF478JD

Castle Yard

CF470BE

Tramroad Terrace

CF470DG

Milton Terrace

CF470TQ

Glasier Road

CF470DE

Cross Thomas Street

CF470AS

Church Street

CF470BP

Library Lane

CF470PN

Penuel Street

CF470LW

Gilfach-Cynon

CF470LE

Cross Mardy Street

CF470DL

Coedcae Court

CF478BE

Post Office Lane

CF478LA

Newfoundland Terrace

CF478YE

High Street

CF470NQ

The Paddock

CF470PT

Twynyrodyn Road

CF470RR

Hampton Street

CF470TH

Taff Glen View

CF478HA

Caedraw Road

CF478DW

Masonic Street

CF470PH

Williams Terrace

CF470US

Milbourne Terrace

CF481YA

Pentrebach Road

CF470NN

St Tydfils Avenue

CF478HE

Caedraw Road

CF470PA

Luther Lane

CF470LS

Cae Mari Dwn

CF470DA

Lower Thomas Street

CF470SF

Town

CF470HF

Gorsedd Terrace

CF470TT

Plymouth Street

CF470ER

Bryntirion Road

CF470DY

Union Terrace

CF470JJ

Clos Gelli Dawel

CF470UR

Eastfield Terrace

CF470GD

Llwyn Yr Eos Grove

CF470RN

Patricia Close

CF470UD

Christopher Terrace

CF470HD

Queen's Road

CF470RB

Highland View

CF470HG

Queens Road

CF470LG

Bryn Terrace

CF470UN

Hankey Place

CF470AL

Town

CF470UG

Milbourne Terrace

CF470LZ

Hawthorn Drive

CF478BH

Town

CF470PE

Town

CF470LX

Cedar Close

CF478UN

Pontmorlais

CF478DN

High Street

CF477ZZ

Town

CF477DJ

Plymouth Street

CF470ST

Aneurin Crescent

CF470PB

Luther Street

CF470NE

Queens Road

CF478YD

Tramroadside

CF478BT

High Street

CF478HL

Caedraw Road

CF470BY

Lower Thomas Street

CF470DN

Windsor Terrace

CF470ED

Union Street

CF470LY

Manorau

CF470AG

Baden Terrace

CF477DG

Plymouth Street

CF470JF

Clos Pwll Glo

CF470DW

Brickfield Crescent

CF484YG

Plymouth Street

CF470PW

Gilfach Cynon

CF470TB

Aneurin Crescent

CF478DG

Market Square

CF478AD

Church Street

CF470TA

Wheatley Place

CF470UX

Mount View

CF470UA

Anns Close

CF470SG

Davies Terrace

CF470RH

Hampton Place

CF478DS

Three Salmon Street

CF470DR

Courtland Terrace

CF478BY

Market Square

CF470AN

Elwyn Drive

CF470GE

Glynmil Close

CF470NA

Queens Road

Data Sources

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