C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilRhondda Cynon Taf
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh village
25% above the national average.
Demographics
👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Maerdy 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. Maerdy 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+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Treorchy

town

C+

2.0 km away

Pentre

village

B

2.2 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Treorchy
Train
train
Ton Pentre
Train
train
Ynyswen
Train
train
Ystrad Rhondda
Train
train
Treherbert
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Cwmaman Primary
Penyrenglyn Primary School
Treorchy Comprehensive School
Treorchy Primary School

Maerdy House Prices

The average house price in Maerdy is £100,167, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Maerdy house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£100,167

Detached house prices

£330,000

Semi-detached house prices

£183,750

Terraced house prices

£98,167

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maerdy a nice place to live?

Maerdy is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Maerdy?

Maerdy has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 93 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 25% above the national average, and 33% above the Rhondda Cynon Taf average.

What are the demographics of Maerdy?

The majority of residents in Maerdy identify as White (British) (98%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The most common religion is No religion (65%).