Area Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

CF46 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF46 postcode area.

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Population

14,498

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
workEmployment
4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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1/10
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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

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.

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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