Welcome to Newchurch and Merthyr

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Introduction

Newchurch and Merthyr is a community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales including the villages of Newchurch (Welsh: Eglwysnewydd) and Merthyr. The community population at the 2011 census was 676.The community is bordered by the communities of: Cynwyl Elfed; Bronwydd; Carmarthen; Llangynog; St Clears; Meidrim; and Abernant, all being in Carmarthenshire. In May 2022 the community was transferred from the Cynwyl Elfed electoral ward to the county ward of Trelech. The Trellech ward elects one councillor to Carmarthenshire County Council.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	2,508 hectares
Population	675 (2021)
Density	27 people/km2
Mean age	46.4
Ward	Cynwyl Elfed
District	Carmarthenshire
Postcodes	SA31, SA33
ONS ID	W04000550

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Council

Contact details for Newchurch and Merthyr Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Newchurch and Merthyr Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Newchurch and Merthyr Parish.

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Planning

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Newchurch and Merthyr Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Newchurch and Merthyr Parish.

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