CF48 is a postcode district in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, covering 746 active and 146 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CF48 (20%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (18%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CF48 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CF48 are around £196k, up 22.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CF48 at 341 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 42 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 CF48 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
CF48 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF48 postcode area.
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Population26,982
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Avg Age42
payments
Avg Income£ 31,867 /yr
work
Employed45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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3/10family_restroomFamily
3/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
2/10directions_transitTransit
8/10homeHome Ownership
4/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 42, CF48 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £196k. Property prices are trending up 22.6% year-on-year.
home £196,916 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 / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%
Economic Activity
45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences3125
Anti-social behaviour1344
Shoplifting1315
Public order943
Criminal damage and arson784
storefront Nearby Amenities
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Bryniau Sports Ltd
- Subway Cyfarthfa
- Bryniau Sports Ltd
- Subway Cyfarthfa
- Aberfan Community Centre
- + 91 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Arfryn House Bed & Breakfast
- Guest House
- Llwyn Onn Guest House
- Travel Lodge
- Tredegar Arms Guest House
- + 11 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road
- Angel Inn
- Antelope Inn
- Belle Vue Inn
- Bruce Hotel
- + 67 more
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Supermarkets
8 nearby- Asda Stores
- Co-Operative
- Iceland
- Lidl
- Asda Stores
- + 3 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Aberfan Chinese
- Central Fish Bar
- Charcoal Grill
- Evergreen Fish Bar
- Family Kebab House
- + 55 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Georgetown Pharmacy
- Gellideg Post Office & Premier Stores
- Greggs
- Hendersons Newsagents
- Home Bargains
- + 95 more
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Area Profile: CF48 · Data under Open Government Licence