Compare Rhondda Cynon Taf against Merthyr Tydfil
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.
Population comparison
- Population for Rhondda Cynon Taf
- 241,873
- Population for Merthyr Tydfil
- 60,424
- Difference
- 181,449
- Percentage Difference
- 120.05%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- 99,760 (67.8%)
- # People Employed in Merthyr Tydfil
- 24,755 (67.7%)
- Difference
- 99,760
- Percentage Difference
- 120.48%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- 41,325 (28.1%)
- # People Inactive in Merthyr Tydfil
- 10,285 (28.1%)
- Difference
- 41,325
- Percentage Difference
- 120.29%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- 6,135 (4.2%)
- # People unemployed in Merthyr Tydfil
- 1,530 (4.2%)
- Difference
- 6,135
- Percentage Difference
- 120.16%
Comparing crimes by type for Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Rhondda Cynon Taf | Crimes in Merthyr Tydfil | Difference | % Difference |
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Compare crime rate by type for Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.
Compare Property prices over time for Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £281,341.77 / £269,514.53 | £170,910.64 / £167,636.94 | £131,894.44 / £125,041.59 | £95,947.05 / £69,687.80 |
| 2022 | £267,906.67 / £252,303.62 | £163,584.36 / £158,569.19 | £127,280.20 / £119,664.53 | £92,932.29 / £66,913.73 |
| 2021 | £236,419.15 / £216,390.14 | £144,548.01 / £136,233.94 | £112,931.18 / £103,618.35 | £85,392.39 / £60,316.11 |
| 2020 | £204,509.38 / £186,355.33 | £126,224.34 / £118,394.99 | £98,208.06 / £89,782.97 | £76,918.76 / £53,477.21 |
| 2019 | £195,768.70 / £182,252.93 | £121,025.46 / £115,652.79 | £94,337.14 / £87,794.73 | £75,927.62 / £53,947.54 |
| 2018 | £184,684.84 / £171,264.90 | £113,888.04 / £108,234.12 | £89,078.60 / £82,407.85 | £72,557.13 / £49,788.57 |
| 2017 | £178,337.96 / £164,478.53 | £109,778.78 / £103,301.66 | £86,206.93 / £79,040.53 | £71,526.19 / £48,136.17 |
| 2016 | £172,055.12 / £155,775.91 | £106,911.02 / £99,126.55 | £84,512.77 / £76,149.10 | £68,662.96 / £47,118.93 |
| 2015 | £161,266.79 / £151,588.61 | £100,631.96 / £96,767.19 | £79,679.18 / £74,490.64 | £64,934.38 / £46,512.80 |
| 2014 | £154,683.41 / £143,258.68 | £96,904.92 / £91,895.39 | £77,269.15 / £71,422.56 | £62,750.50 / £44,515.63 |
| 2013 | £145,518.22 / £137,533.80 | £91,051.32 / £88,044.31 | £72,706.88 / £68,469.54 | £59,379.33 / £42,545.50 |
| 2012 | £145,299.81 / £139,801.24 | £91,094.17 / £89,883.90 | £72,853.75 / £69,932.56 | £59,856.98 / £43,914.52 |
| 2011 | £147,519.21 / £141,035.93 | £91,402.77 / £90,168.17 | £73,155.10 / £70,109.74 | £61,256.82 / £43,771.30 |
| 2010 | £147,468.78 / £141,236.09 | £92,632.18 / £91,168.45 | £74,712.63 / £71,403.57 | £62,734.61 / £44,807.42 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 83k vs 25k
- Median Salary
- £24,485 vs £25,009
- Annual Percentage Change
- 5.9% vs 1.5%
- Mean Salary
- £27,239 vs £28,179
See how Rhondda Cynon Taf compares to other areas in Wales
| Industry | Rhondda Cynon Taf Count | Merthyr Tydfil Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 110 | 25 | +85 | + 125.93% |
| Production | 460 | 80 | +380 | + 140.74% |
| Construction | 1,105 | 275 | +830 | + 120.29% |
| Motor Trades | 255 | 45 | +210 | + 140% |
| Wholesale | 195 | 35 | +160 | + 139.13% |
| Retail | 910 | 120 | +790 | + 153.4% |
| Transport | 420 | 95 | +325 | + 126.21% |
| Accommodation Food | 585 | 165 | +420 | + 112% |
| Information Comms | 190 | 35 | +155 | + 137.78% |
| Finance Insurance | 75 | 20 | +55 | + 115.79% |
| Property | 165 | 30 | +135 | + 138.46% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 570 | 110 | +460 | + 135.29% |
| Business Admin | 410 | 95 | +315 | + 124.75% |
| Public Admin Defence | 5 | 0 | +5 | + 200% |
| Education | 90 | 15 | +75 | + 142.86% |
| Health | 220 | 60 | +160 | + 114.29% |
| Arts Entertainment | 440 | 90 | +350 | + 132.08% |