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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
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 69/100.
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