CF46 5AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornwood Place, 0.3km from Treharris in Treharris. Administratively it sits within Treharris ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
For families considering a move, CF46 5AB represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF46 5AB are sourced from Output Area W00006926 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNWOOD PLACE, CF46 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNWOOD PLACE, CF46 5AB.
271
45
£ 37,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF46 5AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF46 5AB is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF46 5AB. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,000
13 sales · Mean £ 108,923
Detached
£ 157,500
1 sales · Mean £ 157,500
Semi-Detached
£ 118,500
2 sales · Mean £ 118,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF46 5AB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Snack Ranch1.0 km
- Perrott Street Cafe0.2 km
- Snack Ranch1.0 km
- The Golden Fryer0.3 km
- Fir Tree Pantry0.4 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.5 km
- RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.5 km
- The Sugar Shack by Shelley0.4 km
- Top Square Convenience Store0.4 km
- Geetha Stores (Formerly Londis)0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.2 km
- The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.3 km
- Quakers Yard Inn0.2 km
- BDJ Navigation Limited0.5 km
- Colliers Cwtch0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Welcome0.4 km
- Co-op Welcome0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Tin Sang0.2 km
- Hot Wok0.4 km
- Tin Sang0.2 km
- Golden Bridge0.9 km
- Hot Wok0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Quakers Yard1.2 km
- Abercynon2.7 km
- Merthyr Vale3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Treharris Community Centre0.1 km
- Treharris Community Centre0.1 km
- New Bridge0.2 km
- Quakers Yard Inn0.2 km
- Quakers Yard Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF465AB · Data under Open Government Licence