House prices in Merthyr Tydfil
The average house price in Merthyr Tydfil is £148,214, based on the latest May 2026 HM Land Registry House Price Index. Over the past year, prices in Merthyr Tydfil have been broadly flat (-0.6%), and over the last five years they have risen strongly (+23.4%). Five years ago the average was around £120,116. That puts Merthyr Tydfil 31% below the Wales average of £215,252. That makes Merthyr Tydfil the 308th most expensive of 317 local authorities in England & Wales, and the 261st fastest-rising over the past year.
House prices in Merthyr Tydfil peaked at around £151,320 (October 2025). Since 1995 the average has changed by +505.3%. Adjusted for inflation, prices are -3.1% in real terms over the last five years — so in today’s money they have lagged behind the wider cost of living. Remember this is an area average — your own home’s value depends on its exact street, size and condition.
How Merthyr Tydfil compares
| Area | Average price | 1 year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | £148,214 | -0.6% | +23.4% |
| England | £292,095 | +2.3% | +16.3% |
| North East Lincolnshire | £148,294 | +2.3% | +15.7% |
| Sunderland | £145,921 | +6.9% | +20.0% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £151,355 | +5.0% | +25.0% |
Areas with similar house prices
- North East Lincolnshire — £148,294
- Sunderland — £145,921
- Stoke-on-Trent — £151,355
- Pendle — £151,427
- Blaenau Gwent — £143,645
- Redcar and Cleveland — £154,696
Compare with the Wales average, or browse all areas and the latest movers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Merthyr Tydfil?
The average house price in Merthyr Tydfil is £148,214 as of May 2026, according to the HM Land Registry House Price Index. This is an average across all property types.
Are house prices in Merthyr Tydfil rising or falling?
Over the last 12 months, average prices in Merthyr Tydfil have been broadly flat (-0.6%). Over five years they have risen strongly (+23.4%). Month-to-month figures can be volatile, so the yearly trend is more reliable.
How much deposit do you need to buy in Merthyr Tydfil?
On the average Merthyr Tydfil home, a 10% deposit is about £14,821, and a 5% deposit around £7,411. Your mortgage is then based on the rest — see how that looks with our mortgage calculator.
Where do house prices in Merthyr Tydfil rank in the UK?
Of 317 local authorities in England & Wales, Merthyr Tydfil is the 308th most expensive and the 261st fastest-rising this year. See the full rankings and movers.
How can I find out what my Merthyr Tydfil home is worth?
Use our free house value calculator — enter your postcode and what you paid, and it estimates today's value from Land Registry data. For a precise figure, ask a local estate agent or RICS surveyor.
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