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House prices in Merthyr Tydfil
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
Merthyr Tydfil is among the UK's more accessible housing markets relative to local earnings — typical homes cost just 4.0× a local annual wage. The average property is worth £148,214, with detached homes leading the local mix at around £252,643.
That's 45% below the UK average of £271,295.
Merthyr Tydfil house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Merthyr Tydfil
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £252,643 ▼ -1.3%
- Semi-detached £159,678 → 0.0%
- Terraced £126,833 ▼ -0.5%
- Flat £65,986 ▼ -4.8%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 22 HAYDN TERRACE, CF47 9UJ | £53,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 MONUMENTAL TERRACE, CF48 2PW | £135,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 BRECON ROAD, CF47 8NL | £70,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 GLANTAFF ROAD, CF48 4EH | £130,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 54 DARREN VIEW, CF47 0HH | £130,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 8 HERON WALK, CF48 4TX | £215,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 QUEEN STREET, CF48 2AE | £126,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 PENYBRYN, CF47 9AJ | £125,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 WOODLAND WALK, CF48 1AQ | £187,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 OLD CHURCH STREET, CF48 2RP | £50,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Merthyr Tydfil costs 4.0× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Merthyr Tydfil ranks nationally →
Merthyr Tydfil is the 3rd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 23,704 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Merthyr Tydfil.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 44.3%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £892
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Blaenau Gwent £143,645
- House prices in Neath Port Talbot £161,864
- House prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf £168,304
- House prices in Carmarthenshire £195,515
- House prices in Caerphilly £198,809
- House prices in Denbighshire £200,146
- House prices in Torfaen £201,540
- House prices in Gwynedd £203,619
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Merthyr Tydfil?
- The average house price in Merthyr Tydfil is £148,214, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Merthyr Tydfil changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Merthyr Tydfil have fallen -0.6% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Merthyr Tydfil by property type?
- Latest average prices in Merthyr Tydfil:
- detached homes: £252,643
- semi-detached homes: £159,678
- terraced homes: £126,833
- flats: £65,986
- Is Merthyr Tydfil affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Merthyr Tydfil costs 4.0× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Merthyr Tydfil ranks nationally.
- Is Merthyr Tydfil an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Merthyr Tydfil costs £148,214 — 45% less than the UK average of £271,295. Merthyr Tydfil is the 3rd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Merthyr Tydfil?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Merthyr Tydfil's average of £148,214, expect roughly £400–£550 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £700–£950 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Merthyr Tydfil?
- On a typical Merthyr Tydfil sale at £148,214, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £1,800–£2,700, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Merthyr Tydfil?
- Moving home in Merthyr Tydfil typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.