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Merthyr Vale
C+
Liveable Score
Passable Area
B
Outdoor Spaces
B+
Amenities
A
Transport
C
Schools
| Council | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Crime Rate | High for a Welsh village About the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
Interactive liveability map of Merthyr Vale 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 4 locations. Merthyr Vale boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
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Merthyr Vale
Train
Quakers Yard
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Mountain Ash
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Troed-Y-Rhiw
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Penrhiwceiber
Train
Schools
Outstanding
0 Schools
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Caegarw Primary School
Mountain Ash Comprehensive School
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug
Trelewis Primary School
Merthyr Vale House Prices
The average house price in Merthyr Vale is £119,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Merthyr Vale house price trends over the last 30 years.
Average prices by property type
all dwelling types
£119,500
Detached house prices
£220,000
Semi-detached house prices
£165,000
Terraced house prices
£111,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merthyr Vale a nice place to live?
Merthyr Vale 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 Vale?
Merthyr Vale has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 77 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and about average for Merthyr Tydfil.
What are the demographics of Merthyr Vale?
The majority of residents in Merthyr Vale identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (64%).