C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilVale of Glamorgan
Crime Rate
✓average
Demographics
👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment

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Interactive liveability map of Merthyr Dyfan 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. Merthyr Dyfan boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Colcot

suburb

C+

0.6 km away

Gibbonsdown

suburb

C+

0.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Cadoxton
Train
train
Barry Docks
Train
train
Dinas Powys
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Pencoedtre High School
Gladstone Primary School
Holton Primary School
Barry Island Primary

Merthyr Dyfan House Prices

The average house price in Merthyr Dyfan is £223,477, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Merthyr Dyfan house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£223,477

Detached house prices

£298,211

Flats and maisonettes prices

£128,500

Semi-detached house prices

£232,359

Terraced house prices

£170,682

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merthyr Dyfan a nice place to live?

Merthyr Dyfan 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 Merthyr Dyfan?

Merthyr Dyfan has a low crime rate of 66.3 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

What are the demographics of Merthyr Dyfan?

The majority of residents in Merthyr Dyfan identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is No religion (55%).