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Living in Mountain Ash

Mountain Ash is a city in the United Kingdom. The city covered 2.7 km² in December 2022. Population density was 4,735.9 people per km² in 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 93.1%. Owner occupation accounted for 63.4% of homes in March 2021. The employment rate was 49.3% in March 2021. In 2025, annual PM2.5 was 6.35 µg/m³. In March 2021, Mountain Ash had a population of 13,000.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Mountain Ash?

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Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Mountain Ash.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Mountain Ash yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings5,735 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Mountain Ash?

The unemployment rate is 6.2 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk15

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Mountain Ash is 6.2%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–8Mountain Ash 6.2%7 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability93.12 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate49.31 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.4 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,519 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk16Official
Unemployment rate6.2 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2025www.nomisweb.co.uk15Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Mountain Ash. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Mountain Ash. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools9 count7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count11 count3 Aug 2026Welsh Government (My Local School)12Official
School Count12 count3 Aug 2026Welsh Government (My Local School)12Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMountain Ash highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Mountain Ash highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents3,015 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents123.1 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport20 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights10Official
Nearest airportCWL3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official
Distance to nearest airport32 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official

Climate and air quality

Annual NO₂ was 5.32 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 10.1 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Mountain Ash?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.4 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.35 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration8
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Mountain Ash annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.4PM2.5154010.1PM1010405.3NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Mountain Ash is 6.4 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7Mountain Ash 6.4174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean5.32 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration6Official
PM10 — annual mean10.08 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration7Official
PM2.5 — annual mean6.35 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration8Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 12.8 · Feb 14.19 · Mar 17.29 · Apr 21.33 · May 22.92 · Jun 27.08 · Jul 30.82 · Aug 29.23 · Sep 25.21 · Oct 23.21 · Nov 17.1 · Dec 13.41 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -5.5 · Feb -5.85 · Mar -5.74 · Apr -2.51 · May 1.54 · Jun 5.26 · Jul 8.72 · Aug 7.6 · Sep 5.3 · Oct 0.44 · Nov -3.62 · Dec -5.68 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.12 · Feb 4.92 · Mar 6.17 · Apr 8.69 · May 11.74 · Jun 14.73 · Jul 16.45 · Aug 16.26 · Sep 14.37 · Oct 11.45 · Nov 8.11 · Dec 5.86 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official
Annual PM2.5 over time8 published observations, 2013–2025
Annual PM2.5 in Mountain Ash by year, µg/m³5.79.012.315.720132015201720256.4µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 47.1% between 2013 and 2025, from 12.0 to 6.4.

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Royal Wootton Bassett13,005 residentsPoynton13,010 residentsScawthorpe and Cusworth13,015 residentsMarple12,970 residentsTodmorden12,970 residentsThame12,945 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Mountain Ash?

The published population was 13,000 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.3

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Mountain Ash residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.1%Foreign residents 2.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area2.75 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area2.75 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.2Official
Foreign residents375 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.3Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents0.769 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents6.92 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density4,736 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk3Official · built-up-area figure
Population13,000 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.3Official

Is Mountain Ash a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–71%
Student63%strong on education, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement61%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 48–74%
Foreign residents375 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population13,000 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings5,735 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability93.12 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate49.31 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.4 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes63.38 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices1 count7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad2.9 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age40 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Medr (Wales)4Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Mountain Ash under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Mountain Ash?

The published population was 13,000 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Mountain Ash?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.4 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Mountain Ash?

The unemployment rate is 6.2 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk.

What is the typical salary around Mountain Ash?

The median gross salary is 3,519 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Mountain Ash?

375 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Mountain Ash a good place to live?

Mountain Ash may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Mountain Ash, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, safety, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/mountain-ash/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  3. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  4. Medr (Wales) medr.cymru · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  7. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  8. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  9. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  10. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Welsh Government (My Local School) mylocalschool.gov.wales · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites datamap.gov.wales · checked 2026-07-07
  4. Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS datamap.gov.wales · checked 2026-07-07
  5. www.nomisweb.co.uk nomisweb.co.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  6. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  7. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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