Crap Towns / Merthyr Tydfil / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Merthyr Tydfil?
In the Merthyr Tydfil council area, 430 empty homes are liable for council tax in 2026-27: 1.60% of all homes liable for it, about the same as Wales's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 598 | 2.26% | 1.88% |
| 2018-19 | 625 | 2.36% | 1.81% |
| 2019-20 | 596 | 2.24% | 1.85% |
| 2020-21 | 520 | 1.96% | 1.78% |
| 2021-22 | 556 | 2.09% | 1.84% |
| 2022-23 | 550 | 2.05% | 1.58% |
| 2023-24 | 506 | 1.89% | 1.59% |
| 2024-25 | 510 | 1.91% | 1.60% |
| 2025-26 | 486 | 1.82% | – |
| 2026-27 | 430 | 1.60% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 1.84% |
| Blaenau Gwent | 1.77% |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1.60% |
| Caerphilly | 1.49% |
| Across Wales | 1.61% |