Area guide · Merthyr Tydfil

Living in Merthyr Tydfil

A snapshot of life in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Merthyr Tydfil is a town in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales with a population of 40,817. The average house price is £163,789.

Where Merthyr Tydfil ranks

Affordability
#25 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

40,817

Avg House Price

£163,789

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

412 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,088

Median Age

42.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Merthyr Tydfil's detached homes (£302,692) command roughly 4.3× the price of a flat (£69,765).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Merthyr Tydfil prices have risen 52% over the last 9 years (£108,032 → £163,789).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£302,692	£309,000	70
Semi-Detached	£176,251	£169,975	118
Terraced	£120,996	£118,000	267
Flat	£69,765	£60,000	17

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Merthyr Tydfil is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Merthyr Tydfil averages 412 Mbps — 312% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Merthyr Tydfil homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 73.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.7
% Rated C or Above	73.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,145

Demographics & Economy

Population	40,817
Median Age	42.7
Median Household Income	£30,088
Employment Rate	53.8%
Owner Occupied	62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	25%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Merthyr Tydfil?

The average house price in Merthyr Tydfil is £163,789 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Merthyr Tydfil?

The most affordable entry point in Merthyr Tydfil is a flat, with an average price of £69,765.

What broadband speeds are available in Merthyr Tydfil?

Average broadband download speeds in Merthyr Tydfil are around 412 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.9% of premises.

How big is Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil is a settlement in Merthyr Tydfil with a population of approximately 40,817.

Most compared with

How does Merthyr Tydfil stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

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House price: £177,121 · £163,789
Crime rate: 85 · N/A
Distance: 7.9 mi

Abercarn

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House price: £166,339 · £163,789
Crime rate: 84.7 · N/A
Distance: 12.8 mi

Abercynon

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House price: £161,702 · £163,789
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 7.3 mi

Aberdare

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House price: £172,897 · £163,789
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 4.1 mi

Abersychan

Merthyr Tydfil

House price: £161,481 · £163,789
Crime rate: 101.9 · N/A
Distance: 13.4 mi

Abertillery

Merthyr Tydfil

House price: £131,204 · £163,789
Crime rate: 156.6 · N/A
Distance: 10.5 mi

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