Area guide · Rhondda Cynon Taf

Living in Mountain Ash

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

At a glance

Mountain Ash is a village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with a population of 13,002. The average house price is £115,858.

Where Mountain Ash ranks

Affordability
#5 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
See full ranking →
Safety
Not currently ranked — browse the safety list →
Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

13,002

Avg House Price

£115,858

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

336 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,335

Median Age

N/A

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Mountain Ash's detached homes (£297,142) command roughly 5.2× the price of a flat (£57,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Mountain Ash prices have risen 55% over the last 9 years (£74,794 → £115,858).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£297,142	£260,000	7
Semi-Detached	£135,780	£130,000	23
Terraced	£105,803	£102,000	151
Flat	£57,000	£57,000	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Mountain Ash 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

Mountain Ash averages 336 Mbps — 236% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Mountain Ash homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.9
% Rated C or Above	56.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,208

Demographics & Economy

Population	13,002
Median Age	N/A
Median Household Income	£28,335
Employment Rate	N/A
Owner Occupied	N/A
Degree-Level Qualified	N/A

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Mountain Ash?

The average house price in Mountain Ash is £115,858 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Mountain Ash?

The most affordable entry point in Mountain Ash is a flat, with an average price of £57,000.

What broadband speeds are available in Mountain Ash?

Average broadband download speeds in Mountain Ash are around 336 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98% of premises.

How big is Mountain Ash?

Mountain Ash is a settlement in Rhondda Cynon Taf with a population of approximately 13,002.

Most compared with

How does Mountain Ash stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Mountain Ash

House price: £177,121 · £115,858
Crime rate: 85 · N/A
Distance: 6.7 mi

Abercarn

Mountain Ash

House price: £166,339 · £115,858
Crime rate: 84.7 · N/A
Distance: 10.7 mi

Abercynon

Mountain Ash

House price: £161,702 · £115,858
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 2.7 mi

Aberdare

Mountain Ash

House price: £172,897 · £115,858
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 3.9 mi

Abersychan

Mountain Ash

House price: £161,481 · £115,858
Crime rate: 101.9 · N/A
Distance: 13.8 mi

Abertillery

Mountain Ash

House price: £131,204 · £115,858
Crime rate: 156.6 · N/A
Distance: 11.0 mi

Looking for somewhere different? Browse all towns in Wales or start a fresh comparison from the homepage.