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Gilfach Goch, United Kingdom
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Gilfach Goch is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 2,532. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Gilfach Goch
Gilfach Goch Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Gilfach Goch, South Wales. Gilfach Goch RFC was established in 1889, has been a member of the Welsh Rugby Union since 1956 and is a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues.
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| Population | 2,532 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.5921°, -3.4730° |
| 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 | $44,243 |
| Median Age | 41.5 years |
About Gilfach Goch
Gilfach Goch is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 2,532. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 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
Gilfach Goch vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Gilfach Goch vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,243 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,243 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $851 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 230 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.4% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 21.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,293 |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,106 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,013 |
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 | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 130.0 sq mi (336.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5921°N, 3.4730°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 | — | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Gilfach Goch has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 43.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Total Area | 130.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.4% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 21.8% |
Schools in Gilfach Goch
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendreforgan Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gilfach Goch
8 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 | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wave Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 |
Museums in Gilfach Goch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernodwydd Farmhouse | ||||
| Afan Forest Mining museum | ||||
| Birthplace of Joseph Parry | ||||
| Blaenwaun Post Office | ||||
| Blaenwaun Post Office | ||||
| Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses) | ||||
| Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses) | ||||
| Cae Adda Cowhouse | ||||
| Cae Adda Cowhouse | ||||
| Cefn Junction | ||||
| Cider Making Display | ||||
| Cider Making Display | ||||
| Cilewent Farmhouse | ||||
| Clogmaker’s Workshop | ||||
| Coach House | ||||
| Coach House | ||||
| Cockpit | ||||
| Cockpit | ||||
| Cowbridge & District Museum | ||||
| Cross Inn Tailor's Shop | ||||
| Cross Inn Tailor's Shop | ||||
| Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse Shop | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse Shop | ||||
| Enamel House | ||||
| Enamel House | ||||
| Esgair Moel Woollen Mill | ||||
| Esgair Moel Woollen Mill | ||||
| Ewenny Kiln | ||||
| Fishing Exhibition | ||||
| Fishing Exhibition | ||||
| Georgetown Baking Oven | ||||
| Georgetown Baking Oven | ||||
| Gwalia Stores | ||||
| Gwalia Stores | ||||
| Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop | ||||
| Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop | ||||
| Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse) | ||||
| Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse) | ||||
| Kennixton | ||||
| Kennixton | ||||
| Llainfadyn Cottage | ||||
| Llainfadyn Cottage | ||||
| Llancaiach-fawr | ||||
| Llawr-Y-Glyn Smithy | ||||
| Llwyn-yr-eos | ||||
| Llwyn-yr-eos Farmhouse | ||||
| Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court) | ||||
| Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court) | ||||
| Maentwrog Hayshed | ||||
| Maentwrog Hayshed | ||||
| Maestir School | ||||
| Melin Bompren Corn Mill | ||||
| Melin Bompren Corn Mill | ||||
| Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio | ||||
| Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio | ||||
| nantgarw China Works Museum | ||||
| Nantwallter Cottage | ||||
| Nash Point Fog Horn | ||||
| Oakdale Workmen's Institute | ||||
| Oakdale Workmen's Institute | ||||
| Paul Kirner's Music Palace | ||||
| Penrhiw Chapel | ||||
| Penrhiw Chapel | ||||
| Pigsty | ||||
| Pigsty | ||||
| Pontypridd Museum | ||||
| Porthcawl Museum | ||||
| Prefab | ||||
| Rhaeadr Tannery | ||||
| Rhaeadr Tannery | ||||
| Rhondda Heritage Park | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House) | ||||
| Saddlers Workshop | ||||
| Saddlers Workshop | ||||
| Saint Teilo's Church | ||||
| Saint Teilo's Church | ||||
| South Wales Aviation Musuem | ||||
| St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre | ||||
| Stryd Lydan Barn | ||||
| Stryd Lydan Barn | ||||
| The Block of Coal | ||||
| The Boat House | ||||
| The Boat House | ||||
| The Bus Depot Barry | ||||
| Tollhouse | ||||
| Tollhouse | ||||
| Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Tredegar Museum | ||||
| University of South Wales Art Collection Museum | ||||
| Urinal | ||||
| Urinal | ||||
| Vulcan Hotel | ||||
| Vulcan Hotel | ||||
| Winding House |
Libraries in Gilfach Goch
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberdare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberkenfig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertridwr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddau and Tynant Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cancer Research Wales Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library Barry | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely & Caerau Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely & Caerau Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glynneath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirwaun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantrisant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantwit Major Heath Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantwit Major Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Merthyr Tydfil Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontyclun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontypridd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porthcawl Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Resolven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhoose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhymney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seven Sisters Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| St Athan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonypandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tredegar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treharris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trelai Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystrad Mynach Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gilfach Goch
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market |
Breweries in Gilfach Goch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdy Twt Lol |
Stadiums & Teams in Gilfach Goch
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gilfach Goch
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | — | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | — | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | — | 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 |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| South Wales Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Upfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Woonton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Gilfach Goch
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Matters Wales | ||
| Recovery Cymru |
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14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Gilfach Goch?
Gilfach Goch has a population of 2,532 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 130.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 49% male.
Is Gilfach Goch expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,243, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,293 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Gilfach Goch?
Gilfach Goch 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 Gilfach Goch?
The unemployment rate in Gilfach Goch is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $851. There are 230 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gilfach Goch?
The median home value in Gilfach Goch is $200,293. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,106. The homeownership rate is 68.5%.
How are the schools in Gilfach Goch?
26.7% of adults in Gilfach Goch hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.5% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Gilfach Goch?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Gilfach Goch is 1.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 98.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 8.2% of residents have a disability.