Town Pop. 2,435

Living in Trelewis: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Trelewis is 55/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the CF46 postcode district, Trelewis ranks 2nd. Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Trelewis in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see CF46 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Trelewis scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
112.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 110 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Public order 27 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Navigation Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Mandeg 10 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 69
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital26.9 mi
Southmead Hospital31.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital32.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust12.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTREHARRIS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE0.5 mi
GP capacity1,348 patients per GP

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

Broadband
20
Full fibre (FTTP)78.4%
available across Merthyr Tydfil
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.1%Student3.6%Other inactive16.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.3%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary36.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.4%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership66.6%
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
49
Quakers Yard 1.4 mi
Abercynon 2.3 mi
Merthyr Vale 2.4 mi
J32 M4 9.7 mi
J32 M4 9.8 mi
J30 M4 10.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £158,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£114k £146k £178k £209k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Treharris 55 0.7 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Caerphilly) 58 1.1 mi away ⇄
Gelligaer 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Abercynon 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Pen-pedair-heol 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bedlinog 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant 64 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ystrad Mynach 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Aberfan 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bargod 66 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 67 3.1 mi away ⇄
Deri 49 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trelewis a nice place to live?

Trelewis is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Trelewis 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 Trelewis?

Trelewis is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 273 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Trelewis?

The current median house price in Trelewis is £158,000, around 45% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Trelewis

CF46 54 ⇄

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