Highest-income areas in Merthyr Tydfil
Of Merthyr Tydfil's 7 neighbourhoods, Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park has the highest average household income, £49,543 a year before tax, and Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill the lowest, £37,194. Figures are ONS estimates for April 2022 to March 2023.
Merthyr Tydfil neighbourhoods by household income
| # | Neighbourhood | Total annual income | After housing costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Parkaround CF48 1LG | £49,543 | £33,357 |
| 2 | Treharris & Trelewisaround CF46 5AQ | £44,005 | £30,893 |
| 3 | Pentre-bach & Mountain Harearound CF47 0TF | £41,920 | £28,915 |
| 4 | Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinogaround CF48 4QA | £38,905 | £26,434 |
| 5 | Dowlaisaround CF48 3AU | £38,626 | £26,817 |
| 6 | Gelli-deg & Townaround CF48 1DR | £38,343 | £26,167 |
| 7 | Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticillaround CF47 9SD | £37,194 | £24,627 |
Source: ONS small area income estimates, April 2022 to March 2023. Total annual income is the average household's gross income; after housing costs is net income minus rent or mortgage.
Questions
What is the richest area of Merthyr Tydfil?
By average household income, Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park is the highest in Merthyr Tydfil, at £49,543 a year before tax (ONS estimates, April 2022 to March 2023).
Which area of Merthyr Tydfil has the lowest household income?
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill, at £37,194 a year before tax (ONS estimates, April 2022 to March 2023).