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About

Treharris ward lies in the southern part of the Merthyr Tydfil county borough. The area is shaped by the Taff Bargoed Valley, with residential streets following the contours of the hillsides. Historically a coal mining community, its layout and housing reflect this industrial past. The ward includes the main settlement of Treharris itself, along with the neighbouring village of Quakers Yard, which sits at the confluence of the Taff and Bargoed rivers.

A prominent local feature is the substantial viaduct carrying the former railway line, now part of the Taff Trail walking and cycling route through the valley. The landscape is characterised by reclaimed green spaces where former colliery sites once stood. Community life centres around local shops, schools, and sporting facilities, with the wider valley woodlands providing accessible outdoor space for residents.

Area overview

On average Treharris has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Treharris is £44,005 per year. Treharris is home to around 6,272 people, with a population density of about 777.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Treharris Population
6,272
Population density
777.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.84(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.09(-30%)
Public order
6.38(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.78(-35%)
Vehicle crime
4.62(+61%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,068
96.76%
Other White
52
0.83%
Chinese
29
0.46%
Irish
20
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.27%
Total population: 6,271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,345
25.71%
No qualifications
1,247
23.84%
Level 3 (A level)
933
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
759
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
506
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 5,231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,131
41.47%
Owns with a mortgage
868
31.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
343
12.58%
Other social rented
242
8.87%
Social rents from council
76
2.79%
Total households: 2,727

Property prices in Treharris

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £169K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Treharris area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Treharris over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£275,000£210
Semi-Detached7£185,000£185
Terraced40£121,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Treharris

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Treharris.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174,000£162,500£67,500
2017£195,000£126,500£75,250
2018£207,000£124,000£79,250
2019£255,000£124,000£80,000
2020£250,000£153,500£92,250
2021£261,500£155,000£105,000
2022£325,000£190,000£118,500
2023£295,000£198,750£120,000
2024£312,500£199,000£114,500
2025£336,000£150,000£120,000
2026£197,500£125,998
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Treharris.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Treharris.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£179£80
2017£162£128£85
2018£179£128£96
2019£167£141£98
2020£183£157£119
2021£200£163£124
2022£238£189£143
2023£229£188£135
2024£225£235£138
2025£232£162£150
2026£207£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Treharris.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Treharris in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.