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Mountain Ash - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Mountain Ash

C+

Liveable Score

Passable area

£117kAverage sold price

11%belownational crime average

B+

Outdoor spaces

A

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

Demographics: High unemployment

Interactive liveability map of Mountain Ash 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. Mountain Ash 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

Penrhiwceiber

village

1.7 km away

Cefnpennar

village

1.8 km away

Aberfan

village

2.4 km away

Abercwmboi

village

2.7 km away

Merthyr Vale

village

2.9 km away

Godreaman

village

3.8 km away

Penrhiwceiber

village

1.7 km away

Cefnpennar

village

1.8 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Ample

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Plentiful

Playing Field

Playing Field

Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Plentiful

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Plentiful

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Adequate

Takeaways

Takeaways

Plentiful

Transport Links

train

Mountain Ash

Train

train

Fernhill

Train

train

Penrhiwceiber

Train

train

Cwmbach

Train

train

Merthyr Vale

Train

Schools

Outstanding0 schools

Good0 schools

Requires Improvement0 schools

Caegarw Primary School

Darrenlas Primary School

Pengeulan Primary School

Miskin Primary School

Our Lady's R.C. Primary School

Mountain Ash House Prices

The average house price in Mountain Ash is £117,359, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Mountain Ash house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£117,359

Detached house prices

£296,000

Semi-detached house prices

£170,000

Terraced house prices

£112,889

Sold prices

Recent sales in Mountain Ash

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£250k–£350k
£350k–£450k
£450k–£600k
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Over £800k

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain Ash a nice place to live?

Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash?

Mountain Ash has a below average crime rate for a Welsh town, with around 67 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 11% below the national average, and 6% below the Rhondda Cynon Taf average.

What are the demographics of Mountain Ash?

The majority of residents in Mountain Ash identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (54%).