Welcome to Merthyr Mawr
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Merthyr Mawr is a village and community in Bridgend, Wales. The village is about 2½ miles from the centre of Bridgend town. The population of the community at the 2011 census was 267. The community occupies the area west of the Ewenny River, between Bridgend and Porthcawl. It takes in the settlement of Tythegston and a stretch of coastal sand dunes known as Merthyr Mawr Warren. It is in the historic county of Glamorgan.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,567 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
261 (2021) |
Density |
17 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.5 |
Ward |
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr |
District |
Bridgend |
Postcodes |
CF31, CF32, CF33 |
ONS ID |
W04000885 |
Council
Contact details for Merthyr Mawr Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Merthyr Mawr Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Merthyr Mawr Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Merthyr Mawr Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Merthyr Mawr Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Merthyr Mawr Parish.
Local News
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A good walk: Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve, Bridgend
Published: 19th Apr 2024
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Life in the Welsh village estate with free-roaming peackocks which looks like something from the Cotswolds
Published: 16th Dec 2023
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Street Food Circus adds two brand new summer festivals to its 2024 line up with over 40 traders expected
Published: 9th Mar 2024