Town comparison
Mountain Ash vs Treherbert
Which is better to live in? 6.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Treherbert wins on house prices with a 5% gap.
Avg House Price
Mountain Ash
£115,858
Treherbert
£110,804
Crime Rate
Mountain Ash
N/A
Treherbert
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Mountain Ash
N/A
Treherbert
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Mountain Ash
335.6
Treherbert
204.3
EPC Rating
Mountain Ash
69.9
Treherbert
69.9
Median Income
Mountain Ash
£28,335
Treherbert
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £110,804, Treherbert undercuts Mountain Ash (£115,858) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Mountain Ash is a flat at £57,000, while in Treherbert it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Treherbert (£89,000 vs £57,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Treherbert prices grew faster — 93% vs 55%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Mountain Ash and Treherbert at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Mountain Ash and Treherbert. Mountain Ash has 0 schools and Treherbert has 0 schools.
Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown
Treherbert School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Ash | Treherbert |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Mountain Ash averages 335.6 Mbps – ahead of Treherbert's 204.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Mountain Ash and 98.1% in Treherbert. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Mountain Ash and 29.7% in Treherbert.
Mountain Ash is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (336 vs 204 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Mountain Ash leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Treherbert averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Mountain Ash and £1,208 in Treherbert. 56.5% of homes in Mountain Ash have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Treherbert.
Mountain Ash has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,335 in Mountain Ash and £28,335 in Treherbert.
| Indicator | Mountain Ash | Treherbert |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,002 | 5,076 |
| Median Age | N/A | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | N/A |
Location
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