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Hirwaun
City in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Overview
Hirwaun is a small Welsh village with rich industrial heritage set at the edge of the Brecon Beacons. Its welcoming community, access to scenic landscapes, and local pubs make it a peaceful escape for nature lovers and history enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Population
5,232
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.74°, -3.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,012
Local Cost
$1,202
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1104 mm
Internet Speed
53 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
CWL
Distance
40 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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