C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilMerthyr Tydfil
Crime Rate
✓average
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment

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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 3 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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C+
B
B+
A
A+
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Nearby Places

Aberfan

village

C+

0.8 km away

Bedlinog

village

B

2.4 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

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Merthyr Vale
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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
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
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 £115,000, 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.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£115,000

Detached house prices

£220,000

Semi-detached house prices

£162,000

Terraced house prices

£100,000

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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 low crime rate of 85.0 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Canonbie Crescent, as reported by South Wales Police.

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%).