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Rhymney, United Kingdom
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Rhymney is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 8,537. Elevation: 928 ft (283 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 8,537 |
| Population Density | 1,025 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7600°, -3.2855° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.4 inches (1,408 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,916 |
| Median Age | 42.5 years |
About Rhymney
Rhymney is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 8,537. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet (283 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Rhymney vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Rhymney 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) | 777 |
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 | 3,415 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,025/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7600°N, 3.2855°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 | - | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°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 | 59°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 |
Rhymney has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in February to 59°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 | 1,025/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 Rhymney
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Rhymney Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bryn Awel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol y Lawnt | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rhymney
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 Rhymney
| 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 | ||||
| Hanbury Arms Haunted Hotel & Museum | ||||
| Llancaiach-fawr | ||||
| nantgarw China Works Museum | ||||
| Paul Kirner's Music Palace | ||||
| Pontypridd Museum | ||||
| Rhondda Heritage Park | ||||
| Royal Welsh Regiment Museum | ||||
| Talgarth Mill | ||||
| The Block of Coal | ||||
| Torfaen Museum | ||||
| Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Tredegar Museum | ||||
| University of South Wales Art Collection Museum | ||||
| Winding House |
Libraries in Rhymney
| 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 | |||||
| Cwm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cyncoed Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cyncoed Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ebbw Vale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gilwern Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirwaun Library | 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 | |||||
| Pontyclun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontypool 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 | |||||
| Talgarth Library | 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 Rhymney
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins | |||||
| Brecon Market | |||||
| Emily's Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Pontypool Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Talgarth Livestock Market |
Hotels in Rhymney
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rhymney
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rhymney
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rhymney
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rhymney
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rhymney
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Rhymney
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rhymney
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdy Twt Lol | ||||
| Tudor Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Rhymney
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Indoor Athletics Centre |
Airports Near Rhymney
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | 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 |
| Ditton Priors 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 |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm 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 |
| Phocle Green 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 Rhymney
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Abertysswg Post Office | |
| Rhymney Post Office | |
| Ty Coch Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rhymney
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calvary Evangelical Chapel | |
| Penuel Baptist Chapel | |
| St David's Church | |
| St. John Roman Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Rhymney?
Rhymney has a population of 8,537 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,025 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 Rhymney 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 Rhymney?
Rhymney has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches.
How is the job market in Rhymney?
The unemployment rate in Rhymney 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 777 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rhymney?
The median home value in Rhymney is $246,383. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,123. The homeownership rate is 67.8%.
How are the schools in Rhymney?
25.3% of adults in Rhymney 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 Rhymney?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Rhymney 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.