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Fochriw, United Kingdom
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Fochriw is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 1,250. Elevation: 1,142 ft (348 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Fochriw
Fochriw is a village in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. It was well known for its neighbouring collieries, which employed nearly the entire local population in the early 20th century. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan. The village appears as the backdrop on the BBC Wales sitcom High Hopes credits. The village's population was 1,250 in 2011.
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| Population | 1,250 |
| Population Density | 150 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7400°, -3.2986° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.6 inches (1,768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,916 |
| Median Age | 42.5 years |
About Fochriw
Fochriw is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 1,250. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet (348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Fochriw vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Fochriw vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,916 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,916 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $864 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 114 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $246,383 |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,123 |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.2% |
| Housing Units | 500 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7400°N, 3.2986°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Fochriw has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 37°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (3.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.3% |
| 25% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 42.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Schools in Fochriw
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fochriw Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Idris Davies School 3 to 18 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fochriw
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 |
Museums in Fochriw
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abertillery & District Museum | ||||
| Big Pit: National Coal Museum | ||||
| Birthplace of Joseph Parry | ||||
| Blaenafon Community Museum | ||||
| Blaenavon Iron Works | ||||
| Brecon Museum | ||||
| Brynmawr and District Museum | ||||
| Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery | ||||
| Ebbw Vale Works Museum | ||||
| Llancaiach-fawr | ||||
| nantgarw China Works Museum | ||||
| Paul Kirner's Music Palace | ||||
| Pontypridd Museum | ||||
| Rhondda Heritage Park | ||||
| Royal Welsh Regiment Museum | ||||
| The Block of Coal | ||||
| Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Tredegar Museum | ||||
| University of South Wales Art Collection Museum | ||||
| Winding House |
Libraries in Fochriw
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abercarn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberdare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertillery Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertridwr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddau and Tynant Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedwas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaenafon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brecon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brynmawr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caerphilly Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cancer Research Wales Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cathays Branch and Heritage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cathays Branch and Heritage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cyncoed Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cyncoed Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ebbw Vale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gilwern Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirwaun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantrisant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Machen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Merthyr Tydfil Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penylan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penylan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontyclun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontypridd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhiwbina Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhiwbina Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhydypennau Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhymney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Risca Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rogerstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rumney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cochrane Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonypandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tredegar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treharris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystrad Mynach Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fochriw
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins | |||||
| Brecon Market | |||||
| Emily's Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Roath Farmers Market | |||||
| Roath Farmers Market |
Train Stations in Fochriw
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fochriw
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdy Twt Lol | ||||
| Tudor Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Fochriw
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Indoor Athletics Centre |
Airports Near Fochriw
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norton Malreward Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oldbury on Severn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Spence Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Upfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warren Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woolaston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Woonton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fochriw
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fochriw Post Office | |
| Pontlottyn Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fochriw
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Elim Community Church | |
| Fochriw Pentecostal Mission | |
| St Mary and St Andrew Church | |
| St Paul's Church |
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What is the population of Fochriw?
Fochriw has a population of 1,250 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Fochriw expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,916, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $246,383 (13% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,123 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Fochriw?
Fochriw has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Fochriw?
The unemployment rate in Fochriw is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $864. There are 114 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Fochriw?
The median home value in Fochriw is $246,383. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,123. The homeownership rate is 67.8%.
How are the schools in Fochriw?
25.3% of adults in Fochriw hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Fochriw?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Fochriw is 1.5% White, 1% Asian. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 4.4% of the population are military veterans. 8.5% of residents have a disability.