CF46 is a postcode district in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, covering 346 active and 49 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CF46 (26%) is characterised by a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (16%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CF46 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CF46 are around £144k, down 17.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CF46 at 204 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CF46 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
CF46 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF46 postcode area.
groups
Population14,498
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Avg Age43
payments
Avg Income£ 33,500 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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7/10family_restroomFamily
4/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
2/10paymentsAffluence
2/10directions_transitTransit
7/10homeHome Ownership
7/10trending_upInvestment
1/10psychology
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF46 spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £144k. Property prices are trending down 17.0% year-on-year.
home £144,161 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.9%
Economic Activity
46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences1267
Anti-social behaviour436
Public order299
Criminal damage and arson298
Vehicle crime184
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Wern Ganol Guest House
- Wern Ganol Guest House
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Nelson Rugby Football Club
- Nelson Rugby Football Club
- Dynevor Arms
- Jacabbs Club
- Tafarn y Lord Nelson Inn
- + 35 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Cafe On The Rock
- Fir Tree Pantry
- Just Perfect Catering
- Perrott Street Cafe
- Snack Ranch
- + 19 more
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Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op Welcome
- Co-op Welcome
- Co-operative
- Co-op
- Co-operative
- + 1 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Golden Bridge
- Good Friend
- Hot Wok
- Joes Fish Shop
- Tien Tien Chinese Takeaway
- + 21 more
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Retailers - Other
40 nearby- A & S Jones (Siop Gyffredinol)
- Bedlinog Newsagents L.T.D
- Bridge Stores
- Certas Treharris
- Vsn Convenience Store
- + 35 more
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Area Profile: CF46 · Data under Open Government Licence