Welcome to Merthyr Vale

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Introduction

Merthyr Tydfil (; Welsh: Merthyr Tudful [ˈmɛrθɪr ˈtɪdvɪl]) is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. It is about 23 miles (37 km) north of Cardiff. Often called just Merthyr, it is said to be named after Tydfil, daughter of King Brychan of Brycheiniog, who according to legend was slain at Merthyr by pagans about 480 CE. Merthyr generally means "martyr" in modern Welsh, but here closer to the Latin martyrium: a place of worship built over a martyr's relics. Similar place names in south Wales are Merthyr Cynog, Merthyr Dyfan and Merthyr Mawr.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

829 hectares

Population

3,776 (2021)

Density

455 people/km2

Mean age

38.9

Ward

Merthyr Vale

District

Merthyr Tydfil

Postcodes

CF46, CF48

ONS ID

W04000717

Council

Contact details for Merthyr Vale Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Merthyr Vale Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Merthyr Vale Parish.

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Planning

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Merthyr Vale Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Merthyr Vale Parish.

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