C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilRhondda Cynon Taf
Crime Rate
Below Average for a Welsh town
6% below the national average.
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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C+
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Crime hotspots
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Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

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Mountain Ash
Train
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Fernhill
Train
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Penrhiwceiber
Train
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Cwmbach
Train
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Merthyr Vale
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Trerobart Primary School
Caegarw Primary School
Glenboi Primary School
Mountain Ash Comprehensive 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

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 70 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 6% below the national average, and about average for Rhondda Cynon Taf.

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%).