B
Liveable Score

Good Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilMerthyr Tydfil
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh village
11% below the national average.
Interactive liveability map of Abercanaid showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Abercanaid boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
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A+
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Nearby Places

Penyrheol

suburb

B

2.1 km away

Twynyrodyn

suburb

B

2.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Limited
Play SpacePlay Space
Sparse
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Limited
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Adequate
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Ample
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Adequate
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Ample
TakeawaysTakeaways
Adequate

Transport Links

train
Pentre-Bach
Train
train
Troed-Y-Rhiw
Train
train
Merthyr Tydfil
Train
train
Cwmbach
Train
train
Merthyr Vale
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug
Ynysowen Community Primary School
Heolgerrig Community School
Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen

Abercanaid House Prices

The average house price in Abercanaid is £153,860, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Abercanaid house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Abercanaid graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£153,860

Detached house prices

£277,196

Semi-detached house prices

£200,996

Terraced house prices

£140,600

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abercanaid a nice place to live?

Abercanaid is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Merthyr Tydfil.

How safe is Abercanaid?

Abercanaid has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 67 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 11% below the national average, and 15% below the Merthyr Tydfil average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.

What are the demographics of Abercanaid?

The majority of residents in Abercanaid identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.