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Merthyr Mawr - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Merthyr Mawr

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

Council	Bridgend
Crime Rate	High for a Welsh village 35% above the national average.
Demographics	🚸 Young Professional Families

Interactive liveability map of Merthyr Mawr 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 2 locations. Merthyr Mawr boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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B

B+

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Nearby Places

Ewenny

village

2.0 km away

St Brides Major

village

3.0 km away

Ogmore-by-Sea

village

3.0 km away

Tythegston

village

3.0 km away

Cefn Glas

village

3.0 km away

Bridgend

town

3.2 km away

Ewenny

village

2.0 km away

St Brides Major

village

3.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Limited

Golf Course

Golf Course

Plentiful

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Plentiful

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Bridgend

Train

train

Wildmill

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

0 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

St Clare's School

St Brides C.I.W. Primary School

Penyfai C.I.W. Primary

Maes yr Haul Primary School

Trelales Primary School

Merthyr Mawr House Prices

The average house price in Merthyr Mawr is £365,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Merthyr Mawr house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£365,000

Detached house prices

£406,750

Semi-detached house prices

£270,000

Terraced house prices

£187,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merthyr Mawr a nice place to live?

Yes, Merthyr Mawr is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Bridgend. It particularly appeals to young professional families.

How safe is Merthyr Mawr?

Merthyr Mawr has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 101 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 35% above the national average, and 61% above the Bridgend average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.

What are the demographics of Merthyr Mawr?

The majority of residents in Merthyr Mawr identify as White (British) (98%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).