Welcome to Merthyr Vale
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
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.
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.
Education
View educational establishments in Merthyr Vale Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Merthyr Vale Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Merthyr Vale Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Merthyr Vale Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Merthyr Vale Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Wales Online
Petition over future of Aberfan community centre was rejected
Published: 27th Mar 2024
Hosted and licensed by Herald Wales
Fire engulfs historic Gordon Lennox Club in Nixonville, Merthyr Vale
Published: 22nd Jul 2023
Hosted and licensed by Wales Online
Emotional plea made by councillors to save Aberfan community centre
Published: 21st Mar 2024