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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Population

26,982

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 31,867 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
workEmployment
4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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7/10
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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

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.

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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
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Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Aberfan Chinese
  • Central Fish Bar
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Evergreen Fish Bar
  • Family Kebab House
  • + 55 more
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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Georgetown Pharmacy
  • Gellideg Post Office & Premier Stores
  • Greggs
  • Hendersons Newsagents
  • Home Bargains
  • + 95 more