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Living in Treharris: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Treharris scores 55/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the CF46 postcode district, Treharris ranks 2nd. On transport specifically, Treharris sits 9 points above the CF46 district figure of 47/100. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CF46 postcode district.

55
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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 142 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Public order 38 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 28 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Pritchard Street 25 crimes
  3. 3 Navigation Close 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.961 · PM2.5 5.391 · PM10 8.21 µg/m³
77
Green Space 70
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital27 mi
Southmead Hospital32.4 mi
Lydney & District Hospital32.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust13.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km
GP capacity1,388 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
19
Full fibre (FTTP)78.4%
available across Merthyr Tydfil
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 124 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.6%Student4.1%Other inactive14%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary32.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.7%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
45
Council tax Merthyr Tydfil · 2025-26
A £1,643
B £1,916
C £2,190
D £2,464
E £3,012
F £3,559
G £4,107
H £4,928
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Quakers Yard 0.6 mi
Abercynon 1.6 mi
Merthyr Vale 2.1 mi
J32 M4 9.7 mi
J32 M4 9.7 mi
J33 M4 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £120,000 22
Terraced £118,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£103k £185k £269k £352k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Trelewis 55 0.7 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Caerphilly) 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Abercynon 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Gelligaer 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Aberfan 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ynysybwl 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bedlinog 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pen-pedair-heol 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mountain Ash 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ystrad Mynach 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant 64 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bargod 66 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Treharris a nice place to live?

Treharris is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Treharris is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Treharris?

Treharris is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 335 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Treharris?

The current median house price in Treharris is £120,000, around 58% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £118,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Treharris

CF46 54 ⇄

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