Town Pop. 3,505

Living in Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach is 49/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 40/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the CF48 postcode district, Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach ranks 2nd. That puts Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CF48 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
141.5 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 234 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 47 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Public order 41 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 91 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Greenfield Gardens 63 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Street 22 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 21 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 7.8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 72
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital30.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital34.4 mi
Southmead Hospital35.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust16.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km
GP capacity1,399 patients per GP

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

Broadband
44
Full fibre (FTTP)78.4%
available across Merthyr Tydfil
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 121 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed3.2%Retired24.9%Student3.3%Other inactive17.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.1%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary38.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership66.7%
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
57
Troed-y-rhiw 0.3 mi
Pentre-bach 0.8 mi
Merthyr Vale 2.1 mi
J32 M4 13.8 mi
J32 M4 13.8 mi
J34 M4 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £123,750 18
Terraced £122,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£93k £116k £139k £161k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Aberfan 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bedlinog 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mountain Ash 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fochriw 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Merthyr Tydfil 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pontlottyn 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Deri 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Treharris 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Abertysswg 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rhymney 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Trelewis 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Aberdare 49 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach a nice place to live?

Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach?

Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 496 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach?

The current median house price in Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach is £123,750, around 57% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £122,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%.

Postcode districts in Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach

CF48 50 ⇄

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