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Clydach, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Clydach is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 19,307. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
19,307 Population 5,904/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Clydach

Clydach

Clydach Vale is a village in the community of Cwm Clydach, northwest of Tonypandy in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, within the Rhondda Valley, Wales. It is named for its situation on the Nant Clydach, a tributary of the River Rhondda. The village is deemed part of the Tonypandy built-up area by the Office for National Statistics and comes under the Tonypandy post town.

People

Population19,307
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density5,904/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units7,723

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population19,307
Population Density5,904 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates51.6833°, -3.9000°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,324 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Clydach

Clydach is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 19,307. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Clydach has a population of 19,307 with a density of 5,904 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

19,307
Total Population
5,904
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Clydach vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Clydach is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,757 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Clydach vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,757

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Clydach is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 7,723 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units7,723

Property Tax

Climate in Clydach

Clydach has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1269 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.1°C / 43°F 1° / 11.4° 106.3
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 1.3° / 12° 132.0
Mar 7.5°C / 45°F 1.9° / 13.8° 106.6
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 2.4° / 16.2° 61.8
May 12.1°C / 54°F 5.9° / 19° 70.7
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 8.7° / 22.9° 76.5
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 11.3° / 24.1° 81.5
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.7° / 24° 81.3
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 9.6° / 22.6° 104.8
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 7.6° / 17.6° 163.0
Nov 9.5°C / 49°F 3.2° / 14.8° 126.2
Dec 7.5°C / 46°F 1.6° / 12.5° 158.7
Clydach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density5,904/sq mi
Coordinates51.6833°N, 3.9000°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.98"
Driest Month (May) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 94 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 30 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 5 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 40 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 94 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 145 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 145 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 92 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 92 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 55 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 102 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 45 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 50 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 58 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 53 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 90 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 84 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 48 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 92 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.7 in
February 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 5.8 in

Clydach has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and May the driest (3.0").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5,904/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Clydach

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Craigfelen Primary School - - - -
Birchgrove Comprehensive School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Gellionen - - - -
Clydach Infants School - - - -
Clydach Primary School - - - -
Glyncollen Primary School - - - -
Rhos Primary School - - - -
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Trebannws - - - -
Godre'rgraig Primary School - - - -
Ynystawe Primary School - - - -
Birchgrove Primary - - - -
Glais Primary School - - - -
Talycopa Primary School - - - -
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Lôn Las - - - -
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontardawe - - - -
Rhyd-y-Fro Primary School - - - -
Cwmtawe Community School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Clydach

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Celtica Radio - MP3 128 kbps
XL:UK Radio afrobeat, asian urban hits MP3 192 kbps
Easy 50s - MP3
Nation 60s - MP3 128 kbps
Nation Love - AAC+ 47 kbps
RustRadio metal MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Clydach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940s Swansea Bay
Aberdulais Falls Visitor Centre
Afan Forest Mining museum
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Dinefwr Castle Museum
Dylan Thomas Centre
Egypt Centre
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
National Waterfront Museum
Oriel Science
Porthcawl Museum
Swansea Museum
Swansea Museum Collections Centre
Swansea Museum Tramway Centre

Libraries in Clydach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ammanford Library0.0
Baglan Library0.0
Baglan Library0.0
Bay Library0.0
Briton Ferry Library0.0
Briton Ferry Library0.0
Brynhyfryd Library0.0
Clydach Library0.0
Clydach Library0.0
Cwmafan Library0.0
Gorseinon Library0.0
Gowerton Library0.0
Gowerton Library0.0
Killay Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Llywnhendy Library0.0
Morriston Library0.0
Morriston Library0.0
Neath Library0.0
Neath Port Talbot Library and Information Services0.0
Oystermouth Library0.0
Penlan Community Centre and Library0.0
Pontardawe Library0.0
Porthcawl Library0.0
Pyle Library0.0
Resolven Library0.0
School Learning Hub0.0
School Learning Hub0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0
Seven Sisters Community Centre0.0
Sketty Library0.0
Skewen Library0.0
Skewen Library0.0
South Wales Miner's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
Swansea Central Library0.0
Swansea Central Library0.0
Taibach Community Library0.0
Ystradgynlais Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Clydach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Neath Indoor Market
Swansea Market

Theatres in Clydach

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pontardawe Arts Centre

Monuments in Clydach

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stone circle

Clinics in Clydach

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pontardawe Primary Care Centre

Dentists in Clydach

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #12657425682

Veterinaries in Clydach

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Carpenters Arms Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Clydach

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Llansamlet

Gas Stations in Clydach

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #12452871320
GB #12460992598
Llansamlet Service Station
Tesco

Golf Courses in Clydach

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mond Valley Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Clydach

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Clydach

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Aberporth Airport-Small Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip-Small Airport
Crymych Airstrip-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pembrey West Wales Airport-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Talgarth Glider Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Clydach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Trallwn Post Office

Treatment Centers in Clydach

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mumbles Clinic
Mumbles Podiatry
The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Clydach

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ainon Chapel
Alltwen Chapel
Bethel Chapel
Bethel Evangelical Church
Capel Sion
Hebron
Moriea Baptist Church
Peniel Chapel
Peniel Green Church
Saint Paul's Church
Salem Chapel
St Benedict's Roman Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clydach

What is the population of Clydach?

Clydach has a population of 19,307 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5,904 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Clydach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Clydach?

Clydach has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches.

How is the job market in Clydach?

Clydach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 1,757 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Clydach?

The median home value in Clydach is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Clydach?

50.0% of adults in Clydach hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Clydach?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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