Merthyr Dyfan
Suburb · 298 residents
63Good
Good · better than 6 in 10 suburbs
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Schools scores 74, well above the typical 60
- 84% of residents live within five minutes of a park
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- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Health scores 18, below the typical 60
- Food & drink scores 32, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Merthyr Dyfan
Map outline: Approximate — no official boundary exists for this neighbourhood
Is Merthyr Dyfan a good place to live?
Merthyr Dyfan scores 63/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for schools (74) and environment (70).
It scores lowest on health (18) and food & drink (32).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Merthyr Dyfan in Wales, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Merthyr Dyfan
The summary for Merthyr Dyfan is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026