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Living in Twyn Bryn-hîr: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Twyn Bryn-hîr scores 41/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Bills is where Twyn Bryn-hîr most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 62/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Against the wider CF44 district average of 49/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (5), transport (11) and healthcare (12). For the surrounding area, see CF44 postcode district.

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Twyn Bryn-hîr scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
496.2 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 55 crimes
↑ 521% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 826% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 785% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Llwyn Onn 18 crimes
  2. 2 Woodland Park 17 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 15 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 57
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital37.6 mi
Hereford County Hospital41.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital42.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust15.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryHIRWAUN MEDICAL CENTRE1.4 mi
GP capacity1,191 patients per GP

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

Broadband
61
Full fibre (FTTP)75.2%
available across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.5%Student5%Other inactive12.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary33.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership82.5%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
63
Council tax Rhondda Cynon Taf · 2025-26
A £1,460
B £1,703
C £1,947
D £2,190
E £2,677
F £3,163
G £3,650
H £4,380
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
11
Aberdare 5 mi
Treherbert 5.1 mi
Ynyswen 5.7 mi
J40 M4 14.5 mi
J40 M4 14.5 mi
J41 M4 14.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Twyn Bryn-hîr in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Pontneddfechan 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Glyn-neath 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cwmgwrach 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Aberdare 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Treherbert 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Dyffryn Cellwen 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Maerdy 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Glyncorrwg 40 5.9 mi away ⇄
Onllwyn 0 6.1 mi away ⇄
Treorchy 53 6.1 mi away ⇄
Coelbren 42 6.4 mi away ⇄
Abergwynfi 33 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Twyn Bryn-hîr a nice place to live?

Twyn Bryn-hîr has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Twyn Bryn-hîr is 41/100, 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 Twyn Bryn-hîr?

Twyn Bryn-hîr has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Twyn Bryn-hîr

CF44 49 ⇄

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