Property profile

2 Darren LasMerthyr Vale

Map showing 2 Darren Las, Merthyr Vale, Merthyr Tydfil

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Estimated sale price

£160,000

Semi-Detached sold in Merthyr Vale

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold26 Jun 2026
£160,000Change since last sale: −£0 (−0.1%)
Annualised change
−0.3% per yearMerthyr Tydfil annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +40% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £226 per sq ft
£141 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£84 per sq ft (−37%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Merthyr Vale
£178,250Estimate vs local median: −£18,000 (−10%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area105 m² / 1,130 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection18 Mar 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
26 Jun 2026£160,000-

Local market

Property prices in Merthyr Vale

Median price: £158,500
Price per sq ft: £141
Sales (last 12 months): 38
Typical range (middle 50%): £96K – £195K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 (about £141 per square foot) in Merthyr Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £313,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Merthyr Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£237,500£251
Semi-Detached10£178,250£226
Terraced20£103,500£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Merthyr Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merthyr Vale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£65,750£64,500
2017£140,000£125,000£57,500
2018£87,000£62,500£70,500
2019£190,995£140,995£72,500
2020£232,995£143,995£81,250
2021£255,995£176,995£85,500
2022£237,000£114,264£107,000
2023£200,000£118,750£105,000
2024£221,000£191,000£110,000
2025£242,500£178,500£116,000
2026£230,000£148,500£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merthyr Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merthyr Vale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£79£69
2017£91£91£62
2018£94£79£73
2019£204£197£87
2020£208£200£92
2021£208£204£97
2022£258£125£114
2023£167£121£126
2024£234£210£114
2025£250£232£125
2026£251£129£105
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merthyr Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Merthyr Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 4SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 4SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 20262, Darren Las, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
17 Jul 202699, Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4TBTerracedFreehold£90,000
16 May 202579, Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4TBTerracedFreehold£130,000
13 Feb 202622, Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4TDTerracedFreehold£85,000

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Area insights for CF48 4SZ

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Overview

Postcode CF48 4SZ is located in a rural town, within the Merthyr Vale area of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £38,905 per year. The median sale price in Merthyr Vale is £158,500 (around £141 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £95,625 and £195,250. The nearest station is Merthyr Vale, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 34 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.7%

Approximately 39.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £38,905 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF48 4SZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Merthyr Vale located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF48 4SZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Merthyr Vale

N/A

Walking directions to Merthyr Vale

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
2,489.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.68(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.1(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.82(-25%)
Public order
8.11(-1%)
Other theft
5.12(+12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
337
95.47%
Other Asian
7
1.98%
Irish
5
1.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.28%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
37.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
18.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
20
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
23.53%
Other social rented
32
23.53%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.79%
Social rents from council
22
16.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.76%
Total households: 136

Schools

In the CF48 4SZ postcode area, located within Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF48 4SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-GrugWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby