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Oldest Cities in Wales

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Oldest Cities — Wales

1 Newtown 50.7
2 Brecon 50.7
3 Welshpool 50.7
4 Llandrindod Wells 50.7
5 Colwyn Bay 49.8
6 Abergele 49.8
7 Llandudno 49.8
8 Deganwy 49.8
9 Chepstow 49.4
10 Abergavenny 49.4
11 Caldicot 49.4
12 Monmouth 49.4
13 Magor 49.4
14 Holyhead 48.7
15 Haverfordwest 48.6
16 Milford Haven 48.6
17 Pembroke Dock 48.6
18 Pembroke 48.6
19 Aberystwyth 47.2
20 Cardigan 47.2
21 Rhyl 47.1
22 Prestatyn 47.1
23 Denbigh 47.1
24 Ruthin 47.1
25 Llanelli 46.6
26 Ammanford 46.6
27 Carmarthen 46.6
28 Burry Port 46.6
29 Bangor 45.1
30 Caernarfon 45.1
31 Buckley 44.6
32 Deeside 44.6
33 Hawarden 44.6
34 Mold 44.6
35 Holywell 44.6
36 Broughton 44.6
37 Barry 44.2
38 Penarth 44.2
39 Llantwit Major 44.2
40 Dinas Powys 44.2
41 Rhoose 44.2
42 Ebbw Vale 43.4
43 Brynmawr 43.4
44 Tredegar 43.4
45 Abertillery 43.4
46 Bridgend 43.3
47 Coity 43.3
48 Maesteg 43.3
49 Porthcawl 43.3
50 Aberkenfig 43.3
51 Pencoed 43.3
52 Neath 43.2
53 Briton Ferry 43.2
54 Ystalyfera 43.2
55 Glyn-neath 43.2
56 Cwmafan 43.2
57 Wrexham 42.9
58 Rhosllannerchrugog 42.9
59 Coedpoeth 42.9
60 Gresford 42.9
61 Cwmbran 42.6
62 Pontypool 42.6
63 Blaenavon 42.6
64 Caerphilly 42.5
65 Risca 42.5
66 Gelligaer 42.5
67 Blackwood 42.5
68 Bargoed 42.5
69 Nelson 42.5
70 Abercarn 42.5
71 Rhymney 42.5
72 Bedwas 42.5
73 Abertridwr 42.5
74 Hengoed 42.5
75 Tonypandy 41.5
76 Rhondda 41.5
77 Aberdare 41.5
78 Pontypridd 41.5
79 Llantrisant 41.5
80 Mountain Ash 41.5
81 Tonyrefail 41.5
82 Beddau 41.5
83 Treorchy 41.5
84 Ferndale 41.5
85 Hirwaun 41.5
86 Brynna 41.5
87 Abercynon 41.5
88 Pontyclun 41.5
89 Llanharan 41.5
90 Pentre 41.5
91 Swansea 41.3
92 Gorseinon 41.3
93 Pontarddulais 41.3
94 Merthyr Tydfil 41.0
95 Treharris 41.0
96 Abercanaid 41.0
97 Flint 40.6
98 Clydach 40.6
99 Brymbo 40.6
100 Pyle 40.6

Cities with the oldest median ages in Wales often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Newtown has a median age of 50.7 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Newtown's residents are over 50.7 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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