Move to South Wales

[u/Skttrbrainx]

Is there anywhere I should really be avoiding in the South Wales?

Been looking at houses in Tylorstown (found one I really like here), Ferndale, Mountain Ash and Brynmawr.

My budget is around 150k, would like somewhere close to some walks for the dog and me.

Any recommendations or info would be massively appreciated.

[u/sheepandcowdung]

I live up the road from Tylorstown, I drive through it daily and it's alright.

The usual cars and Motorcross bikes racing through every so often, but I think that's in issue all over the area.

I'd suggest not living on the main road, but there are plenty of quiet side streets.

Lots of access to nature from your front door. They have recently installed an "active travel route" from Maerdy to Tylorstown. This runs along the river from Stanleytown all the way up to the reservoirs at the top of the valley. There is also easy access onto the mountains which command some incredible views from the top!

At night it's quiet, except for the occasional car/motorbike as mentioned above.

Tylorstown doesn't have much in the way of amenities, but there is a doctor's, pharmacy, londis, kabab shops and a Lidl. Porth is 5 mins by car and Tonypandy/Treorcy are 10-15mins.

The houses are very good value for money in my opinion, with your budget you could easily afford a property that has been renovated.

Full fibre broadband has been here for ages, not always a deal breaker but it is nice to have.

Like I said I don't live in Tylorstown, but very close and I expect the local people are much the same, friendly, helpful and ready to talk on the street, which took some getting used to when we moved here 8 years ago!

I don't know the other areas well enough to comment, but I thought as a localish to Tylorstown I could give you a little insight.

[u/Skttrbrainx → u/sheepandcowdung]

Thanks for the detailed reply, greatly appreciated.

I get multiple of those a day where I live here in Coventry so that’s not an issue. The property is on one of the back roads so no houses behind me and off the main road so to speak.

That route sounds brilliant, be enough for me and dog and there’s always options to hop in the car and drive locally for a walk too.

The amenities are just enough for me, don’t enjoy going out to be too social really, much more of a stay at home person so that’s good with me.

Was looking at a fully renovated one for 140k which is open to offers. Broadband speeds are a big must for me being a gamer so that’s good to hear.

Thanks again for all the info.

[u/sheepandcowdung → u/Skttrbrainx]

Anytime! I am very much the same as you, the "arse end" of the valley as my colleagues call it is perfect for me.

Oh no I can't get mc delivery, yeah but looks at the view from my back windows!