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Mountain Ash
City in Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom
Overview
Mountain Ash is a charming former coal mining town set in the Cynon Valley of South Wales. It is known for its friendly community, green hills, and easy access to local heritage sites in the Rhondda Cynon Taf region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Population
11,230
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.68°, -3.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,885
Local Cost
$1,278
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
177 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
1
Cafes
2
Nightlife
13
Parks
1
Transport
49
Walk Score
49
Footways
98.0
Airport
CWL
Distance
32 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 19 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 72/100.
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